Does the 2008 Workhorse W18 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2008 Workhorse W18 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Workhorse dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Workhorse W18?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2008 Workhorse W18 recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Workhorse W18. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

2008 Workhorse W18 recalls, newest first

August 28, 2008NHTSA 08V4420005,606 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2008 Workhorse W18 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 Workhorse W18 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Workhorse W18 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Workhorse dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Workhorse W18?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.