2006 Workhorse W24 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2006 Workhorse W24, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2006 Workhorse W24
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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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.
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Steering
Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts. The recall began on may 22, 2006. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Workhorse W24 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,542 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2007 Itasca Suncruiser built on a 2006 Workhorse W24 Chassis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the propane alarm sounded. The contact veered to the side of”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 15, 2022 · Structure
“Workhorse w-24 park brake one time use for emergency then fails without warning who was the idiot that approved such a system most of the general motors coaches are without any emergency or park brake”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2011 · Parking brake
Compare Workhorse W24 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Workhorse W24 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Workhorse W24 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Workhorse W24 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Workhorse W24 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Workhorse W24 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Workhorse W24 | 2 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2006 Workhorse W24
How do I know if my 2006 Workhorse W24 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 W24; 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 06V148000).
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
- P35003 complaints
- W183 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.