Recall 04V-195: 2003–2004 Workhorse Chassis

WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Apr 22, 2004, covering about 30,345 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-195
Report date
Apr 22, 2004
Vehicles affected
30,345
Owners notified
Jan 1, 2005

The problem

Certain chassis equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 101 "controls and displays" and 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS tell tale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur.

The risk

This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

The fix

Workhorse will notify its customers and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began january 2005. Owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.

Notes

Workhorse recall no. 50402-c.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerWORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
ComponentElectrical System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number04V195000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Workhorse Chassis2003, 2004All 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 04V-195?

Certain chassis equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 101 "controls and displays" and 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS tell tale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur.

How is recall 04V-195 fixed?

Workhorse will notify its customers and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began january 2005. Owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.

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.