NHTSA recall campaign
07V395000
ManufacturerUNIVERSAL SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC.Reported2007-08-31Affected5 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
Risk
THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148). THEY WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY VEHICLES AT 951-943-7747.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →