2008 WORKHORSE W42 Recall

Campaign:: 08V442000 on 08/28/2008
Component:: Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Manufactured:: 05/09/2005 - 05/07/2008
Affected:: 5,606
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Workhorse recall no. 20801-c.customers may 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.

2008 WORKHORSE W42 TSB

Bulletin:: 20801-C
Component:: 017300 steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment
Summary:: Workhorse chassis: steering arm castle nut. the models may have had a drag link to steering arm castle nut stripped from an over torque condition. *pe