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...
2005-2008 · 4 model years
Workhorse W18 Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Workhorse W18 across 4 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
W18 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common W18 problems
Workhorse W18 recalls 2
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...
Latest W18 complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 workhorse w18. The contact stated that the vehicle veered left and right while driving approximately 50 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 08v442000 (steering). The manufacturer informed the contact that they had no obligation to complete the recall repair because it was expired. The failure mileage was 8,500.
While vehicle is being driven, entire dash cluster zeros and alarms go off. All instruments then come back on except alarm stays on . Can only silence alarm by unlatching seat belt and re-latching it. This is dangerous ; action must be done while vehicle is rolling generally at speed limit. Cannot have hands on steering wheel and disconnect seat belt and reconnect it. Reported problem to manufacturer months ago they say they are working on it. Also on same vehicle, constant steering is required. Steering is loose...
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while rolling down road. Manufacturer recommended certain tire pressures and alignment check when vehicle is loaded. I have done this and problem is the same. I have checked forums by other owners and many are experiencing the same problems. I think a recall is in order. *Tr
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...
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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
Questions about the Workhorse W18
Which Workhorse W18 years have the most problems?
Which Workhorse W18 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Workhorse W18 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (2), brakes (1), electrical system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Workhorse W18 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Workhorse W18 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data