Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V317000 Reported October 4, 2001

Workhorse/rear axle u-bolts

Q: What is recall 01V317000?

NHTSA recall 01V317000 was issued by Workhorse Custom Chassis on October 4, 2001. It addresses: Workhorse/rear axle u-bolts. The recall affects approximately 5,011 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Workhorse Custom Chassis · Suspension · 5,011 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V317000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Workhorse Custom Chassis

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

5,011

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 4, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor home and commercial chassis. the rear axle u-bolts may not be tightened correctly due to random failure of production tooling in the specified time span.

Safety Consequence

Low u-bolt torque can result in u-bolts coming loose and not properly retaining the rear axle to the vehicle, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action

Dealers will tighten the rear axle u-bolts. owner notification is expected to begin october 10, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Workhorse Custom Chassis dealer and reference recall ID 01V317000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V317000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V317000?

NHTSA recall 01V317000 was issued by Workhorse Custom Chassis on October 4, 2001. It addresses: Workhorse/rear axle u-bolts. The recall affects approximately 5,011 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Workhorse Custom Chassis dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V317000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.