2004 Workhorse W52 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Workhorse W52. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Workhorse W52
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2004 Workhorse W52. 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 W52 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Workhorse W52 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Workhorse W52 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Workhorse W52 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Workhorse W52 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Workhorse W52
How do I know if my 2004 Workhorse W52 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 W52; 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 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.