Total Complaints
2 filings
WORKHORSE W24 · model year
2006 WORKHORSE W24
2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006WORKHORSEW24 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 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 W24 is parking brake with 1 filings, followed by structure:body (1). 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 W24. 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.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 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 |
|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
Recalls (2)
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
06V14800002/05/2006
STEERING
CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
Recent Complaints
20221115STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2007 Itasca Suncruiser built on a 2006 Workhorse W24 Chassis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the propane alarm sounded. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon inspecting the propane tank, he noticed that the bracket that held the propane tank into position, was loosened. An independent mechanic repaired the bracket. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
Mileage: 69,000
20110115CrashPARKING BRAKE
WORKHORSE W-24 PARK BRAKE ONE TIME USE FOR EMERGENCY THEN FAILS WITHOUT WARNING WHO WAS THE IDIOT THAT APPROVED SUCH A SYSTEM MOST OF THE GENERAL MOTORS COACHES ARE WITHOUT ANY EMERGENCY OR PARK BRAKES ,YOU CAN NOT REPAIR CRAP THAT WILL NOT WOK AS DESIGNED WITH A FAILURE RATE OF 100% WITHIN THREE YEARS. I THINK YOU HAVE TAKEN OR JUST DO NOT HAVE THE BALLS TO APPLY THE LAWS THAT YOU SPONSORED THRU CONGRESS. REPAIR PARTS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE ONLY NEW PART FROM WORKHORSE. 1 THE FAILURE ONE TIME USE ITEM,IT DOES NOT SAY THAT IN ANY WRITTEN MATERIAL FROM WORKHORSE2MY BATTERY POWER CABLE TO MY COACH FAILED,THE POWER LOSS OPENED ALL CONTACTS SO NO POWER TO BRAKE LIGHTS,EMERGENCY FLASHERS EVERYTHING DEAD ...I HAD TO USE THE TOAD FLASHERS TO HOLD TRAFFIC AT BAY TILL A TOW TRUCK ARRIVED. MY PARKING BRAKE WORKED ON LEVEL GROUND BUT WHEN I PARKED ON A HILL IT WAS A SCRAMBLE TO APPLY THE BRAKE WITH ENGINE OFF. FROM A MOTORHOME TO ROLLING CRAP IN 2 SECONDS WITH NO WARNING 3 THE FIX IS TO PURCHA
Mileage: 18,083
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 WORKHORSE W24 have?▼
The 2006 WORKHORSE W24 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 WORKHORSE W24?▼
Yes, the 2006 WORKHORSE W24 has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 WORKHORSE W24?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 WORKHORSE W24 is PARKING BRAKE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY.
Is the 2006 WORKHORSE W24 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.