2011 Workhorse W42, 2011 Workhorse W46 Recall: Steering
NHTSA campaign 11V326000 · Steering · filed Jun 15, 2011 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 W42 AND W46 WORKHORSE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2011, THROUGH MAY 25, 2011. THE STEERING WHEEL COMPONENTS DO NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING WHEEL INNER PIECE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE OUTER PIECE, WHICH MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE.
The risk
DECREASED DRIVER CONTROL MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT STEERING WHEEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
NAVISTAR'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 20111-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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Workhorse W42 recalls
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- 2011 Workhorse W22 and 2 other models — Electrical System
- 2006–2007 Fleetwood Fiesta and 3 other models — Steering
- 2001–2007 Workhorse P42 and 1 other model — CERTAIN COMMERCIAL CHASSIS BUILT WITH GASOLINE FUEL TANKS…
Other campaigns involving Workhorse vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 11V326000 (manufacturer number 20111-C). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.