- The problem
- Certain commercial chassis built with gasoline fuel tanks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "Fuel system integrity." Fuel spillage during a rollover test exceeded 142g, which does not comply with the standard.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Vehicles will be fitted with a new wide retaining ring and additionally any vehicles built prior to july 1, 2003 will also be fitted with an extra retention clip. The recall began on july 27, 2007. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Workhorse W42 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Workhorse W42 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2007 for the fuel system, gasoline.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical W42 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Workhorse W42 recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2002 Workhorse W42 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Workhorse W42: every year compared
All W42 years2002 Workhorse W42 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Workhorse W42 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2002 Workhorse W22 | 67 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Workhorse P320032 | 16 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Workhorse W20 | 6 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Workhorse P30 | 5 | 0 | - | 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 2002 Workhorse W42
Does the 2002 Workhorse W42 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Workhorse W42: fuel system, gasoline (June 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Workhorse W42 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Workhorse W42 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Workhorse W42 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2002 Workhorse W42 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