2001 Workhorse P320042 recalls and problems

The 2001 Workhorse P320042 has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Workhorse dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2001 Workhorse P320042 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Workhorse P320042 recalls

Recall 01V-317: Suspension

Reported Oct 4, 2001 · 5,011 vehicles affected · WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS

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.

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.

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.

2001 Workhorse P320042 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	1
Parking Brake	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,241 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Workhorse P320042 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Parking Brake · at 17,859 miles · reported Aug 19, 2011

The park-brake and park has failed twice on my 2001 motor home on a workhorse chassis. The first time under warranty at 25,784 miles and the second at 43,634. The vehicle freely rolls when this happens. There is no way to stop it from rolling except to block the tires. This mh has a gvw of 18,000 pounds. Very dangerous when rolling freely.

Power Train · at 27,241 miles · reported Jul 20, 2010

The contact owns a 2001 winnebago itasca sun cruiser model 32v with a 2001 workhorse p30 chassis. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into park, it would not engage into park gear and it would roll away. Occasionally, the steering wheel would lock and when he shifted into drive from park, it would not release and made it impossible to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer eight times and repaired but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was in the dealers possession when the complaint was filed. The contact called the manufacturer but was…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Workhorse P320042 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Workhorse P320042: 01V-317 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Workhorse P320042?

Owners report power train problems most often (1 reports), followed by parking brake (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,241 miles.

Are Workhorse recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Workhorse dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.