2006 Workhorse W18 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W18 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Workhorse W18. That ranks 2nd out of 4 W18 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 9,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Workhorse W18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | 9,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Workhorse W18 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Problem: Workhorse is recalling 5,606 my 2006-2008 w42 commercial chassis and w18 recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Risk: If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm. The recall began on september 19, 2008. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or at http://www.navistar.com.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We have a 2006 fleetwood fiesta on a workhorse w18 chassis. We bought this vehicle new and have approximately 9000 miles on it. We had our chassis in for maintenance in june 2008 including rotating the tires with 8380 miles on it at that time and requested that they check the right front brake as…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Workhorse W18?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Workhorse W18?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Workhorse W18 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W18 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.