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2006 WORKHORSE W18 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 WORKHORSE W18

The 2006 WORKHORSE W18 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2006 WORKHORSE W18

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 WORKHORSE W18, potentially affecting up to 35,941 vehicles.

Recall 08V442000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

| 5,606 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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.

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Recall 06V225000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 30,335 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2006 WORKHORSE W18

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 WORKHORSE W18. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10247803 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 9,500 miles
WE HAVE A 2006 FLEETWOOD FIESTA ON A WORKHORSE W18 CHASSIS. WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW AND HAVE APPROXIMATELY 9000 MILES ON IT. WE HAD OUR CHASSIS IN FOR MAINTENANCE IN JUNE 2008 INCLUDING ROTATING THE TIRES WITH 8380 MILES ON IT AT THAT TIME AND REQUESTED THAT THEY CHECK THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE AS IT WAS SQUEALING. THE SERVICE CENTER CHECKED BRAKES ALL AROUND. REMOVED RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PADS TO CHECK FOR CRACKS OR HEAT SPOTS AND NONE WERE FOUND. YESTERDAY WE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE SAME SERVICE CENTER FOR A RECALL ON THE STEERING AND AGAIN ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE BRAKES. THEY NOW SAY THAT ALL FOUR BRAKES MUST BE REPLACED AS THEY ARE ALL HEAT CRACKED. THEY TOLD ME THAT WORKHORSE WILL NOT WARRANT THIS. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT ALL FOUR BRAKES SHOULD BE HEAT CRACKED AT A LITTLE OVER 9000 MILES UNLESS THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE BRAKES THEMSELVES. I SEE THAT YOU ARE INVESTIGATING WORKHORSE W20 BRAKES FOR 2000-2005 IN YOUR ACTION PE07032. WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT YOU EXPAND YOUR INVESTIGATION TO THE 2006 W18 CHASSIS. *TR

Safety Rating for the 2006 WORKHORSE W18

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 WORKHORSE W18 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 WORKHORSE W18

WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 WORKHORSE W18. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

20801-C — 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

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 WORKHORSE W18

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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