2005 Workhorse W24 Recalls

All 2005 Workhorse W24 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

June 21st, 2006

NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V225000
Manufacturer: WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 60601-C
Manufactured Begin Date: May 13th, 2003
Manufactured End Date: June 29th, 2006
Date of Owner Notification: September 1st, 2006

Defect Summary:
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 DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773.

Recall Notes:
WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 60601C.CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

May 3rd, 2006

NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V148000
Manufacturer: WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20601-C
Manufactured Begin Date: April 28th, 2005
Manufactured End Date: March 15th, 2006
Date of Owner Notification: May 22nd, 2006

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.

Consequence Summary:
THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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