CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS

May 02, 2006 — Recall Campaign #06V148000

CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,881 units affected.

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

06V148000

Description:: CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
Consequeces:: THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action:: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773.
Notes:: WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 20601-C.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

2006 WORKHORSE W20 Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MONACO COACH MONARCH SE RV EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE W20 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON OCTOBER 26, 2010. THE DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE WITH THE LEFT FRONT ROTOR CRACKED AND THE PAD HAD 30% LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER BRAKES WERE AT 70% WITH NO CRACKS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO HAD NOT RESPONDED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 24,000.;
2006 WORKHORSE W22 Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BOLDER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKING POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.;
2006 WORKHORSE W24 Complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Itasca Suncruiser built on a 2006 Workhorse W24 Chassis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the propane alarm sounded. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon inspecting the propane tank, he noticed that the bracket that held the propane tank into position, was loosened. An independent mechanic repaired the bracket. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.;