NHTSA Recall 01V317000: U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,011 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Workhorse P320032.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V317000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › SPRINGS › LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY › U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
| Report received | October 4, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 10, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V317000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Workhorse P320032 | 2001 |
| Workhorse P320042 | 2001 |
| Workhorse W20 | 2001 |
| Workhorse W22 | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.