Vehicle recall 08V442000 · August 28, 2008
Workhorse W18, Workhorse W42 and 2 more models
The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Workhorse recall no. 20801-c.customers may 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
- 08V442000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 2008
- Filed by
- WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20801-C
- Owner notification
- September 19, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,606
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fleetwood Fiesta (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Fleetwood Terra (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Workhorse W18 (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Workhorse W42 (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
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