2008 Workhorse W42 recalls and problems

The 2008 Workhorse W42 has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2008 compares

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1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

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1 recall

Steering

Aug 28, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V442000 · 5,606 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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 & notes

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.

Workhorse 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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2008 vs. other Workhorse W42 years

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Questions

Does the 2008 Workhorse W42 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 Workhorse W42, the latest from Aug 28, 2008 (steering). 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 2008 Workhorse W42?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Workhorse W42.