Workhorse recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Workhorse is recalling certain model year 2010 w42, w62 and model year 2011 w22 trucks and built with a general motors gasoline engine and equipped with remy alternator. A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator may occur.
What could happen
An electrical short in the alternator may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 2, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
Vehicles covered
- Workhorse W22 2011
- Workhorse W42 2010
- Workhorse W62 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V158000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Navistar, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 16, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jun 2, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 521
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 11, 2010 to Mar 30, 2010
- Part
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
- Maker's own recall number
- 80101-C
Notes
Navistar recall no. 80101-c.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Workhorse recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 19, 2014
- Workhorse recall: Service brakes Oct 17, 2013
- Workhorse recall: Service brakes Feb 20, 2013
- Workhorse recall: Steering Jun 15, 2011
- Workhorse recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jul 27, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.