2004 Workhorse P42 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Workhorse P42. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Workhorse P42
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, gasoline
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.
Remedy: 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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2004 Workhorse P42. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Workhorse P42 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Workhorse P42 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Workhorse P42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Workhorse P42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Workhorse P42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Workhorse P42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Workhorse P42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Workhorse P42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Workhorse P42 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Workhorse P42
How do I know if my 2004 Workhorse P42 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Workhorse P42; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Workhorse dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V233000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Workhorse models
- W22323 complaints
- Chassis56 complaints
- W2033 complaints
- P32003230 complaints
- P307 complaints
- P324 complaints
- W244 complaints
- P35003 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.