Question 1

How many recalls does the 2008 Workhorse W42 have?

Accepted Answer

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Workhorse W42 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Workhorse will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

Question 2

How do I tell if my 2008 Workhorse W42 is affected by a recall?

Accepted Answer

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2008 Workhorse W42.

Question 3

Are recall repairs on a 2008 Workhorse W42 free?

Accepted Answer

Usually. Federal law requires Workhorse to remedy recalls on the 2008 W42 free of charge at an authorized Workhorse dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Question 4

Does a recall on the 2008 Workhorse W42 affect resale value?

Accepted Answer

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2008 Workhorse W42, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

Question 5

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2008 Workhorse W42?

Accepted Answer

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2008 Workhorse W42.

2008 Workhorse W42 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

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Defect description

Safety consequence

Manufacturer remedy

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Other Workhorse W42 model years

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