Recall 08V442000: 2006–2008 Workhorse W18 and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 28, 2008

Manufacturer

Workhorse custom chassis

Potentially affected

5,606vehicles

Model years

2006–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Workhorse 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.

Possible consequence

If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.

Remedy

Dealers 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Fleetwood Fiesta0 complaints
• 2007 Fleetwood Fiesta0 complaints
• 2006 Fleetwood Terra0 complaints
• 2007 Fleetwood Terra3 complaints
• 2006 Workhorse W181 complaints
• 2007 Workhorse W182 complaints
• 2008 Workhorse W180 complaints