There have been 2 safety recalls for the Workhorse P320042. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Workhorse P320042.
Low u-bolt torque can result in u-bolts coming loose and not properly retaining the rear axle to the vehicle, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Workhorse P320032, 2001 Workhorse P320042, 2001 Workhorse W20, 2001 Workhorse W22 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motor home and commercial chassis. The rear axle u-bolts may not be tightened correctly due to random failure of production tooling in the specified time span. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a anti-lock module failure, the additional brake power can cause the rear wheels to lock up causing rear tire skid.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Workhorse P320032, 2000 Workhorse P320032, 1999 Workhorse P320042, 2000 Workhorse P320042 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motor home and commercial chassis equipped with jb8 power hydraulic brake option. An incorrect anti-lock brake control module was installed on these vehicles. The incorrect module does not reduce brake power to the rear axle brakes. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 4, 2001 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 5,011 |
| May. 15, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 476 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 Workhorse P320042 | 1 |
| 2000 Workhorse P320042 | 1 |
| 1999 Workhorse P320042 | 1 |