No complaints are listed for the 2010 Workhorse W42. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as WORKHORSE W42.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2010-04-16. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: WORKHORSE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 W42, W62 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 W22 TRUCKS AND BUILT WITH A GENERAL MOTORS GASOLINE ENGINE AND EQUIPPED WITH REMY ALTERNATOR. A LOW RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR'S VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OCCUR.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
24 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
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| ENGINE | 3 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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| STEERING | 1 |
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11022447
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11022310
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