Workhorse W22 recalls

What is wrong

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 workhorse w22 and r26 trucks manufactured from february 5, 2007 through may 24, 2010. The fuel-fill cap assemblies used to seal the unused side of the dual-fill gasoline fuel tank were produced with a hose material that did not meet design specifications. During normal usage the hose material may deteriorate which may result in fuel leaks.

Risk

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the original fuel-fill cap assemblies with ones assembled with hose material that meets design specifications. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before october 8, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑260‑461‑1890.

Recall number 10V348000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Workhorse is recalling certain model year 2010 w42, w62 and model year 2011 w22 trucks and built with a general motors gasoline engine and equipped with remy alternator. A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator may occur.

Risk

An electrical short in the alternator may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 2, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑246‑7731.

Recall number 10V158000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.

Risk

The temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Workhorse dealers will replace all four bosch brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑246‑7731.

Recall number 09V110000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Remedy

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 number 06V225000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

Risk

This steering condition could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 number 06V148000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motorhome chassis equipped with bosch zops, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin slide.

Risk

A hang up or lock up may cause the calipers to over heat and not allow the driver to stop safely. This could cause overheating of the brake calipers which could result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, repair and replace according to the procedure developed by bosch (see campaign 03e064000). The recall began on august 1, 2004. Owners should contact workhorse at 1‑877‑294‑6773.

Recall number 04V084000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: motor home and commercial chassis. The rear axle u-bolts may not be tightened correctly due to random failure of production tooling in the specified time span.

Risk

Low u-bolt torque can result in u-bolts coming loose and not properly retaining the rear axle to the vehicle, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the rear axle u-bolts. Owner notification is expected to begin october 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact workhorse at 1‑877‑946‑7731.

Recall number 01V317000 · Recall details