2006 Workhorse W18 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2006 Workhorse W18, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2006 Workhorse W18
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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Shaft pitman (steering)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Engine and engine cooling
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…
Remedy: 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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Workhorse W18 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 9,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 5, 2008 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Workhorse W18 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Workhorse W18 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Workhorse W18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Workhorse W18 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Workhorse W18 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Workhorse W18 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 Workhorse W18
How do I know if my 2006 Workhorse W18 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Workhorse W18; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 06V225000).
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.