2010 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 2010 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.
2010 Workhorse W42 recalls (1)
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Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Workhorse is recalling certain model year 2010 w42, w62 and model year 2011 w22 trucks and built with a general motors gasoline engine and equipped with remy alternator. A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator may occur.
Risk: An electrical short in the alternator may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 2, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
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.
Other Workhorse W42 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 W42 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 W42 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 W42 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 W42 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 W42 | 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 2010 Workhorse W42?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Workhorse W42?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.