Recall 01V-317: 2001 Workhorse P320032, 2001 Workhorse P320042 and 2 more
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Oct 4, 2001, covering about 5,011 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: motor home and commercial chassis. The rear axle u-bolts may not be tightened correctly due to random failure of production tooling in the specified time span.
The risk
Low u-bolt torque can result in u-bolts coming loose and not properly retaining the rear axle to the vehicle, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the rear axle u-bolts. Owner notification is expected to begin october 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › U-Bolt, Leaf Spring to Axle |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V317000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Workhorse P320032 | 2001 | All years |
| Workhorse P320042 | 2001 | All years |
| Workhorse W20 | 2001 | All years |
| Workhorse W22 | 2001 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-317?
Vehicle description: motor home and commercial chassis. The rear axle u-bolts may not be tightened correctly due to random failure of production tooling in the specified time span.
How is recall 01V-317 fixed?
Dealers will tighten the rear axle u-bolts. Owner notification is expected to begin october 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.