2008 WORKHORSE W18
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 2 TSBs
08V442000 Aug 28, 2008
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Defect Description
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 INTE... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 WORKHORSE W18
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 017300 STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 1 |
| 017600 STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 1 |
20801-C
Jan 26, 2009
017300 STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
WORKHORSE CHASSIS: STEERING ARM CASTLE NUT. THE MODELS MAY HAVE HAD A DRAG LINK TO STEERING ARM CASTLE NUT STRIPPED FROM AN OVER TORQUE CONDITION. *PE
20801-C
Jan 26, 2009
017600 STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
WORKHORSE CHASSIS: STEERING ARM CASTLE NUT. THE MODELS MAY HAVE HAD A DRAG LINK TO STEERING ARM CASTLE NUT STRIPPED FROM AN OVER TORQUE CONDITION. *PE
WORKHORSE W18 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WORKHORSE W18 across all model years (2005–2008).
5
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths