6
recalls
The Workhorse W42 has 6 recalls covering 15,589 vehicles as reported; model year 2011 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2011: 3
Units affected
16K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Workhorse W42 by component
- Service brakes2 · 5,242 units
- Steering2 · 5,652 units
- Electrical system1 · 521 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 4,174 units
Workhorse W42 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2013 | Workhorse W42, W62 (2012): Service brakesNo. 13V512000 | Crash risk | 2,016 |
| Feb 20, 2013 | Workhorse W42, W62 (2011-2012): Service brakesNo. 13V054000 | Crash risk | 3,226 |
| Jun 15, 2011 | Workhorse W42, W46 (2011): SteeringNo. 11V326000 | Crash risk | 46 |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Workhorse W22, W42, W62 (2010-2011): Electrical systemNo. 10V158000 | Fire | 521 |
| Aug 28, 2008 | Fleetwood Fiesta, Terra; Workhorse W18, W42 (2006-2008): SteeringNo. 08V442000 | Crash risk | 5,606 |
| Jun 8, 2007 | Workhorse P42, W42 (2001-2007): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 07V233000 | Fire | 4,174 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2012 Workhorse W42 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2012 Workhorse W42. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Workhorse W42 have?
6 recalls cover the Workhorse W42, for 15,589 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes (2 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.