Recalls for 2006 Workhorse W18

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2006-06-21
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 pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.  

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Workhorse recall no.  60601c.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

Posted on: 2008-08-29
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 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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Workhorse recall no.  20801-c.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.