WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 28, 2008

(Campaign #: 20801-C)

STEERING DRAG LINK/PITMAN ARM CONNECTION

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 DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION.

NHTSA ID: 08V442000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 5,606

Consequence Summary:

IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 OR AT HTTP://WWW.NAVISTAR.COM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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