2007 Workhorse W18
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2007 Workhorse W18. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2007 Workhorse W18. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2007 workhorse W18. The contact stated that the vehicle veered left and right while driving approximately 50 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 workhorse W18. The contact stated that the vehicle veered left and right while driving approximately 50 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 08v442000 (steering). The manufacturer informed the contact that they had no obligation to complete the recall repair because it was expired. The failure mileage was 8,500.
- Electrical system · Steering
While vehicle IS being driven, entire dash cluster zeros and alarms go off. All instruments then come back on except alarm stays on . Can only silence alarm by unlatching seat belt and re-latching it. This IS dangerous ; action must be done while vehicle IS rolling generally at speed limit. Cannot…
While vehicle IS being driven, entire dash cluster zeros and alarms go off. All instruments then come back on except alarm stays on . Can only silence alarm by unlatching seat belt and re-latching it. This IS dangerous ; action must be done while vehicle IS rolling generally at speed limit. Cannot have hands on steering wheel and disconnect seat belt and reconnect it. Reported problem to manufacturer months ago they say they are working on it. Also on same vehicle, constant steering IS required. Steering IS loose while rolling down road. Manufacturer recommended certain tire pressures and alignment check when vehicle IS loaded. I have done this and problem IS the same. I have checked forums by other owners and many are experiencing the same problems. I think a recall IS in order. *Tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10027564Workhorse chassis: steering arm castle nut. The models may have had a drag link to steering arm castle nut stripped from an over torque condition.
Every Workhorse W18 model year
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