Workhorse Custom Chassis | NHTSA Recall #01V317000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V317000 by Workhorse Custom Chassis. Includes 5,011 affected units, WORKHORSE/REAR AXLE U-BOLTS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V317000

Manufacturer: Workhorse Custom Chassis

Report Received Date: 2001-10-04T00:00:00

Subject: Workhorse/rear axle u-bolts

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 5,011

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pkjq_vv8y~dff2

NHTSA ID: 01V317000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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