Vehicle recall 11V326000 · June 15, 2011

Workhorse W42 and W46

The steering wheel components do not meet design specifications.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 W42 and W46 workhorse chassis manufactured from January 1, 2011, through may 25, 2011. The steering wheel components do not meet design specifications. As a result, the steering wheel inner piece may separate from the outer piece, which may decrease the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
Consequence: Decreased driver control may increase the risk of a crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering wheel free of charge. The safety recall began on August 12, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes: Navistar's recall campaign number is 20111-c.owners 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: 11V326000
Reported to NHTSA: June 15, 2011
Filed by: NAVISTAR, INC
Manufacturer campaign: 20111-C
Owner notification: August 12, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 46
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 11V326000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Workhorse W42 (2011): 2011
Workhorse W46 (2011): 2011

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