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Workhorse W18 Steering problems by year

2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Workhorse W18's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Steering recalls

Latest W18 steering complaints

2007 Workhorse W18Steering

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.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10861505
2007 Workhorse W18SteeringElectrical system

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

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 10250054

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