Vehicle recall 06V148000 · May 2, 2006
Workhorse W20, W22 and 1 more model
Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V148000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2006
- Filed by
- WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20601-C
- Owner notification
- May 22, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,881
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Workhorse W20 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Workhorse W22 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Workhorse W24 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
Has your Workhorse been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Workhorse dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.