2006 WORKHORSE W24
2 recalls — 2 complaints
06V225000 Jun 20, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
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. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMP... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773.
06V148000 May 2, 2006
STEERING
Defect Description
CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
Consequence
THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 15, 2022
Incident date: Oct 7, 2022
The contact owns a 2007 Itasca Suncruiser built on a 2006 Workhorse W24 Chassis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the propane alarm sounded. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon inspecting the propane tank, he noticed that the bracket that... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Jan 15, 2011
Incident date: Jan 13, 2011
WORKHORSE W-24 PARK BRAKE ONE TIME USE FOR EMERGENCY THEN FAILS WITHOUT WARNING WHO WAS THE IDIOT THAT APPROVED SUCH A SYSTEM MOST OF THE GENERAL MOTORS COACHES ARE WITHOUT ANY EMERGENCY OR PARK BRAKES ,YOU CAN NOT REPAIR CRAP THAT WILL NOT WOK AS DESIGNED WITH A FAILURE RATE OF 100% WITHIN THREE YE... Read more
Crash
WORKHORSE W24 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WORKHORSE W24 across all model years (2004–2006).
5
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths