Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V148000 Reported May 2, 2006

Steering intermediate shafts

Workhorse Custom Chassis · N/A · 3,881 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V148000
Manufacturer Campaign
20601-C
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,881
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 2, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

Safety Consequence

This steering condition could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts. the recall began on may 22, 2006. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Workhorse Custom Chassis dealer and reference recall ID 06V148000 or campaign 20601-C.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V148000

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

What is recall 06V148000?

NHTSA recall 06V148000 was issued by Workhorse Custom Chassis on May 2, 2006. It addresses: Steering intermediate shafts. The recall affects approximately 3,881 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 06V148000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20601-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.