Vehicle recall 21V731000 · September 21, 2021
Workhorse Motor Works C1000M, C1000S and 1 more model
These vehicles fail to comply with multiple Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems,"…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Workhorse Group Inc. (Workhorse) is recalling certain 2020-2021 C1000M, C1000S and 2020 C650 vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with multiple Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars," and 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- Consequence
- Vehicles that do not meet all safety standards have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the headlamp switch cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 13, 2022. Owners may contact Workhorse's customer service at 1-513-360-4704.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V731000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 21, 2021
- Filed by
- Workhorse Group Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21V731
- Owner notification
- January 12, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 41
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel; Wheels › Rim; Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer; Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Workhorse Motor Works C1000M (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Workhorse Motor Works C1000S (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Workhorse Motor Works C650 (2020): 2020
Has your Workhorse Motor Works 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 Motor Works dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.