Workhorse W42 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
6 recalls found for the Workhorse W42 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
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Newest Workhorse W42 recalls
- Oct 17, 201313V512000Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic2,016 vehiclesWorkhorse W42 and W62
In the affected vehicles, the brake fluid level indicator (FLI) may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver.
- Feb 20, 201313V054000Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic3,226 vehiclesWorkhorse W42 and W62
The brake fluid level indicator (FLI) may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver.
- Jun 15, 201111V326000Steering46 vehiclesWorkhorse W42 and W46
The steering wheel components do not meet design specifications.
- Apr 16, 201010V158000Electrical system521 vehiclesWorkhorse W22, W42 and 1 more model
A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator may occur.
- Aug 28, 200808V442000Steering5,606 vehiclesWorkhorse 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.
- Jun 8, 200707V233000Fuel system, gasoline4,174 vehiclesWorkhorse P42 and W42
Certain commercial chassis built with gasoline fuel tanks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." fuel…