2010 Workhorse W42 recalls and problems

The 2010 Workhorse W42 has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2010 compares

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0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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1 recall

Electrical System

Apr 16, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V158000 · 521 vehicles

Problem: Workhorse is recalling certain model year 2010 W42, W62 and model year 2011 W22 trucks and built with a general motors gasoline engine and equipped with remy alternator. A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator May occur.

Original NHTSA wording

WORKHORSE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 W42, W62 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 W22 TRUCKS AND BUILT WITH A GENERAL MOTORS GASOLINE ENGINE AND EQUIPPED WITH REMY ALTERNATOR. A LOW RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR'S VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OCCUR.

Risk: An electrical short in the alternator May occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

Original NHTSA wording

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator if necessary free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2010. Owners May contact Workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.

Navistar recall no. 80101-C.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2010 vs. other Workhorse W42 years

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Questions

Does the 2010 Workhorse W42 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2010 Workhorse W42, the latest from Apr 16, 2010 (electrical 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 2010 Workhorse W42?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Workhorse W42.