Workhorse W42 2008

Model W42 made in 2008 by Workhorse got 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN
08V442000WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSISfrom 05/10/2005 to 05/08/2008V (Vehicle)560609/19/2008MFRWORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS08/28/200808/29/2008
Defect SummaryWorkhorse is recalling 5,606 my 2006-2008 w42 commercial chassis and w18 recreational vehicle chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Consequence SummaryIf the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm. the recall began on september 19, 2008. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or at http://www.navistar.com.
NotesWorkhorse recall no. 20801-c.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
20801-C01/26/200910027564Workhorse chassis: steering arm castle nut. the models may have had a drag link to steering arm castle nut stripped from an over torque condition. *pe01/26/2009
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
20801-C01/26/200910027564Workhorse chassis: steering arm castle nut. the models may have had a drag link to steering arm castle nut stripped from an over torque condition. *pe01/26/2009