| Make : WORKHORSE | Model : CHASSIS | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040505 - 20040929 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V279000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050614 | Date Added to Database: 20050614 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20501-C | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 62 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN INCOMPLETE VEHICLE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE OF THE FORK/SHAFT CONNECTION. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
WORKHORSE, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ZF, INTENDS TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR REMEDYING THE DEFECTIVE I-SHAFTS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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