Total Complaints
1 filings
WORKHORSE W18 · model year
2006 WORKHORSE W18
1 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006WORKHORSEW18 carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2006 W18 is service brakes, hydraulic with 1 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2006 W18. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
Recalls (2)
08V44200028/08/2008
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
WORKHORSE IS RECALLING 5,606 MY 2006-2008 W42 COMMERCIAL CHASSIS AND W18 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTE
06V22500020/06/2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME AND TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMP
Recent Complaints
20081105SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WE HAVE A 2006 FLEETWOOD FIESTA ON A WORKHORSE W18 CHASSIS. WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW AND HAVE APPROXIMATELY 9000 MILES ON IT. WE HAD OUR CHASSIS IN FOR MAINTENANCE IN JUNE 2008 INCLUDING ROTATING THE TIRES WITH 8380 MILES ON IT AT THAT TIME AND REQUESTED THAT THEY CHECK THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE AS IT WAS SQUEALING. THE SERVICE CENTER CHECKED BRAKES ALL AROUND. REMOVED RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PADS TO CHECK FOR CRACKS OR HEAT SPOTS AND NONE WERE FOUND. YESTERDAY WE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE SAME SERVICE CENTER FOR A RECALL ON THE STEERING AND AGAIN ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE BRAKES. THEY NOW SAY THAT ALL FOUR BRAKES MUST BE REPLACED AS THEY ARE ALL HEAT CRACKED. THEY TOLD ME THAT WORKHORSE WILL NOT WARRANT THIS. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT ALL FOUR BRAKES SHOULD BE HEAT CRACKED AT A LITTLE OVER 9000 MILES UNLESS THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE BRAKES THEMSELVES. I SEE THAT YOU ARE INVESTIGATING WORKHORSE W20 BRAKES FOR 2000-2005 IN YOUR ACTION PE07032. WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST TH
Mileage: 9,500
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 WORKHORSE W18 have?▼
The 2006 WORKHORSE W18 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 WORKHORSE W18?▼
Yes, the 2006 WORKHORSE W18 has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 WORKHORSE W18?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 WORKHORSE W18 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2006 WORKHORSE W18 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.