Steering
NHTSA recall 06V148000 · announced May 2, 2006 · filed by Workhorse Custom Chassis · 3,881 units affected
The problem
CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
The risk
THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773.
Notes
WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 20601-C.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2005 Workhorse W20
- 2006 Workhorse W20
- 2005 Workhorse W22
- 2006 Workhorse W22
- 2005 Workhorse W24
- 2006 Workhorse W24
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.