Workhorse W42 Commercial Chassis Recalls in Canada
The Workhorse W42 Commercial Chassis has 10 recall campaigns on Transport Canada's federal record (all model years), led by fuel system issues with 7 campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any Workhorse dealer — check your exact VIN below.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Updated 2026-06-11
Most-affected systems
Most recent campaigns
2008-08-28Steering: On certain vehicles, the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the
2008-08-28Steering: On certain vehicles, the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the
2008-08-28Steering: On certain vehicles, the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Workhorse W42 Commercial Chassis have in Canada?
10 recall campaigns are on Transport Canada's federal Vehicle Recalls Database for the Workhorse W42 Commercial Chassis (all model years since 1975, tires and child seats excluded). The most-affected system is fuel system with 7 campaigns.
How do I check if a specific Workhorse W42 Commercial Chassis has an open recall in Canada?
Recall campaigns apply to specific VIN ranges. Decode the VIN free at CarWhere to confirm the exact year and build, then check the VIN in Transport Canada's motor vehicle safety recall tool or with any Workhorse dealer — recall repairs are free.
Are Canadian and US recalls the same?
Often parallel but not identical — Canadian campaigns are issued through Transport Canada, US campaigns through NHTSA, and timing or scope can differ. For a vehicle imported from the USA, check both records; the CarWhere $9.99 Full VIN Report covers the US federal record (recalls, complaints, service bulletins) for any US-market VIN.