Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V195000 Reported April 22, 2004

Workhorse/fmvss 101 and 105/ instrument cluster

Q: What is recall 04V195000?

NHTSA recall 04V195000 was issued by Workhorse Custom Chassis on April 22, 2004. It addresses: Workhorse/fmvss 101 and 105/ instrument cluster. The recall affects approximately 30,345 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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 · N/A · 30,345 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V195000

Manufacturer Campaign

50402-C

Manufacturer

Workhorse Custom Chassis

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

30,345

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 22, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain chassis equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 101 "controls and displays" and 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. also activation of the abs tell tale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.

Safety Consequence

This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action

Workhorse will notify its customers and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. the recall began january 2005. owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.

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 04V195000 or campaign 50402-C.
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 04V195000

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

What is recall 04V195000?

NHTSA recall 04V195000 was issued by Workhorse Custom Chassis on April 22, 2004. It addresses: Workhorse/fmvss 101 and 105/ instrument cluster. The recall affects approximately 30,345 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Workhorse Custom Chassis dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V195000 or the manufacturer campaign number 50402-C. 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.