Safety Recalls of Workhorse W18 Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Workhorse W18. 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 W18.

NHTSA Recall #: 08V442000; 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
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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 06V225000; Jun. 20, 2006

In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Workhorse FE20, 2006 Workhorse FE20, 2004 Workhorse P32, 2005 Workhorse P32, 2006 Workhorse P32, 2005 Workhorse W18, 2006 Workhorse W18, 2004 Workhorse W20, 2004 Workhorse W22, 2005 Workhorse W22, 2006 Workhorse W22, 2004 Workhorse W24, 2005 Workhorse W24, 2006 Workhorse W24, 2004 Workhorse W52, 2005 Workhorse W52, 2006 Workhorse W52
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Summary: On certain motor home and truck chassis equipped with general motors 8. 1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Workhorse W18 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Aug. 28, 2008   Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman 5,606
Jun. 20, 2006   Engine And Engine Cooling 30,335


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Workhorse W18 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2008 Workhorse W18 1
2007 Workhorse W18 1
2006 Workhorse W18 2
2005 Workhorse W18 1