- The problem
- La boit is recalling 8 my 2006-2007 ford e-450, gmc 5500, and workhorse specialty vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "Platform lift systems for motor vehicles." The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- The risk
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- The fix
- La boit is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or la boit at 1-614-231-7640.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Workhorse Class A Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Workhorse Class A with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 2008 for the equipment adaptive / mobility. For comparison, the 2007 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Workhorse Class A problems
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2006 Workhorse Class A recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- La boit is recalling 8 my 2006-2007 ford e-450, gmc 5500, and workhorse specialty vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "Platform lift installations in motor vehicles." The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- The risk
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- The fix
- La boit is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or la boit at 1-614-231-7640.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2006 Workhorse Class A
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The vehicle was stationary. Starting the engine when cold produced a ticking noise. Went to the chevrolet dealer to ask about what the problem could be. He mentioned several things, one of which is exhaust manifold leaking. Sure enough, after checking the exhaust manifold a broken bolt was found allowing exhaust gas to leak out bypassing the emission catalytic convertor and exhaust system which would cause a fire hazard, as well as health and pollution concerns. I believe the exhaust manifold bolts are defective as there are many cases of this happening on many gm v-8 engines
Workhorse Class A: every year compared
All Class A years2006 Workhorse Class A vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Workhorse Class A | 1 | 2 | - | |
| 2006 Workhorse W22 | 8 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Workhorse W20 | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Workhorse W24 | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Workhorse W18 | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Workhorse W21 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2006 Workhorse Class A
Does the 2006 Workhorse Class A have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Workhorse Class A: equipment adaptive / mobility (September 2008); equipment adaptive / mobility (September 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Workhorse Class A?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Workhorse Class A had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 2, 2017 and the latest on February 2, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2006 Workhorse Class A has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data