Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WORKHORSE
Model Of Vehicle
W42
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V442000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Workhorse Custom Chassis
Start Of Manufacture
20050510
End Of Manufacture
20080508
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5606
Date Owners Notified
20080919
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Workhorse Custom Chassis
Date Report Received
20080828
Make Campaign Number
20801-C