2001 Workhorse P320042 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other P320042 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Workhorse P320042. That is the most of any P320042 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is parking brake (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 17,859 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Workhorse P320042 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 1 | 50% | 17,859 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 27,241 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Workhorse P320042 recalls (1)
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Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Tl*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…
Other Workhorse P320042 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 P320042 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 P320042 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Workhorse P320042?
Owners most often report parking brake, power train problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Workhorse P320042?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Workhorse P320042 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other P320042 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.