NHTSA Recall 08V442000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V442000; Date: Aug. 28, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Fleetwood Fiesta; 2007 Fleetwood Fiesta; 2006 Fleetwood Terra; 2007 Fleetwood Terra; 2006 Workhorse W18; 2007 Workhorse W18; 2008 Workhorse W18; 2006 Workhorse W42; 2007 Workhorse W42; 2008 Workhorse W42
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: Workhorse Custom Chassis
Affected Units:: 5,606
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 19, 2008
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