Recall
Workhorse W42 — 11V326000
NHTSA ID
11V326000
Make
Workhorse
Model
W42
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2011-06-15
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
46
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
20111-C
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.