2005 Workhorse FE20 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FE20 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2005 Workhorse FE20 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2005 Workhorse FE20 recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain motor home and truck chassis equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. The recall began on september 1, 2006. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Workhorse FE20 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 FE20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Workhorse FE20?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Workhorse FE20?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Workhorse FE20 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FE20 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.