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...
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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.
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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
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