2003 Workhorse W42 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W42 years
- Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2003 Workhorse W42 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.
2003 Workhorse W42 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Certain commercial chassis built with gasoline fuel tanks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." fuel spillage during a rollover test exceeded 142g, which does not comply with the standard.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Vehicles will be fitted with a new wide retaining ring and additionally any vehicles built prior to july 1, 2003 will also be fitted with an extra retention clip. The recall began on july 27, 2007. 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 W42 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 W42 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 W42 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 W42 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 W42 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 W42 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Workhorse W42?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Workhorse W42?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Workhorse W42 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W42 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.