2003 Workhorse W42 recalls and problems

The 2003 Workhorse W42 has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2003 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Jun 8, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V233000 · 4,174 vehicles

Problem: Certain commercial chassis built with gasoline fuel tanks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." fuel spillage during a rollover test exceeded 142G, which does not comply with the standard.

Original NHTSA wording

CERTAIN COMMERCIAL CHASSIS BUILT WITH GASOLINE FUEL TANKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." FUEL SPILLAGE DURING A ROLLOVER TEST EXCEEDED 142G, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Vehicles will be fitted with a new wide retaining ring and additionally any vehicles built prior to July 1, 2003 will also be fitted with an extra retention clip. The recall began on July 27, 2007. Owners May contact Workhorse at 877-294-6773.

Workhorse recall no. 60701-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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2003 vs. other Workhorse W42 years

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Questions

Does the 2003 Workhorse W42 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2003 Workhorse W42, the latest from Jun 8, 2007 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Workhorse W42?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Workhorse W42.