2004 Workhorse CHASSIS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
34 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
17,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data updated: . 28 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Owner-reported patterns
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 24 of 34 complaints (70.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic
Matching reports
Share of complaints
Braking behavior
28
82.4%
Electrical and battery issues
2
5.9%
Engine operation
1
2.9%
Steering behavior
1
2.9%
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
24
Electrical System
5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
2
Engine
1
Engine And Engine Cooling
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
Fuel System, Gasoline
1
Parking Brake
1
Component breakdown data
Category
Count
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
24
Electrical System
5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
2
Engine
1
Engine And Engine Cooling
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
Fuel System, Gasoline
1
Parking Brake
1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 24; Electrical System: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 2; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Parking Brake: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
Under 25,000
20
25,000 to 49,999
7
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
Category
Count
Under 25,000
20
25,000 to 49,999
7
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Under 25,000: 20; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 28 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE WOULD GO INTO REDUCED POWER MODE WITH OUT WARNING. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY IN IDLE POWER. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED TWICE SINCE FEBRUARY OF 2004. THE DEALER IS EXAMINING THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. *NM *NM
RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V195000 CONCERNING WORKHORSE FMVSS 101 AND 105 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO HONOR THIS RECALL SINCE MID FEBRUARY 2005. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE TOOL TO INSERT THE CORRECT DATA INTO THE IP CLUSTER. THE CONSUMER FOUND A DEALER WHO WAS ABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. *SC *JB
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 REXHALL MOTOR HOME WITH A WORK HORSE CHASSIS ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF THE STEEL WHEELS ON THE MOTOR HOME CRACKED, CAUSING LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD THREE WHEELS REPLACED. THE INSPECTION OF THE WHEELS DETERMINED THAT THE CRACK WAS DUE TO A DEFECT. THE CONTACT HAS NOT CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO IT BEING OUT OF STATE AND NO LONGER DEALT WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE, BUT REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER OF THE CHASSIS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED WORK HORSE, AND THEY REPLACED …
CONSUMERS BRAKES WERE NOT RELEASING ALL THE WAY CAUSING MOTORHOME TO DRAG. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE MOTORHOME TO REACH 55 MPH SO HE COULD USE THE OVER DRIVE. WHILE DRIVING , THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE BAS LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER REALIZED THERE WAS A SERIOUS BRAKE PROBLEM WHEN HE HAD TROUBLE STOPPING AND THEN HAD TROUBLE PULLING AWAY FROM IT. WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, HE NOTICED OIL RUNNING OUT OF THE RIGHT FRONT HUB AND ALL 4 BRAKES WERE SMOKING, THE BRAKES HAD LOCKED UP AND THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING TH…
CONSUMER WAS NOT INFORMED OF RECALL ON WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS. *TS THE CONSUMER REQUEST A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL WHICH WAS SENT ON DECEMBER 2004. THE RECALL WAS TO REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER SOFTWARE (RECALL NUMBER 50402-C). *NM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKES WERE BURNING. THE CALIPERS BECAME SO HOT, THAT THE ABS SENSOR FAILED. THE CALIPER, ABS SENSOR, AND BRAKE PADS WERE ALL REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,539.04. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPDATED 12-12-07. *KB UPDATED
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ODOR. HE STOPPED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT FOUND NO FAILURE. AS HE CONTINUED DRIVING, THE ODOR INTENSIFIED. THE CHASSIS WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LOCKED AND CAUSED IT TO STICK TO THE ROTOR. THE FAILURE THEN CAUSED THE ROTOR TO OVERHEAT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTOR, BRAKES, CALIPER, AND DISC PAD SEAL HOSE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NO RECALLS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 13,880 AND FAIL…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES BEGAN LOCKING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES WERE HOT. THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED REPEATEDLY EVER SINCE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING REPAIRED AND THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THERE HAS BEEN NO DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,9…
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
04V195000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2004-04-22 (April 22, 2004)
CERTAIN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION OF THE ABS TELL TALE WHEN THE ABS IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: WORKHORSE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
34 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
82.4%Usable mileage28 / 34 records
100.0%Valid incident date34 / 34 records
100.0%Valid filing date34 / 34 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates34 / 34 records
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
Component complaint heatmap
Component
2003
2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1150.0%ODI 10160192 · 17,000 mi
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE WITHIN 60,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHERE THE ABS SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED AND A BRAKE TUNE UP WAS PERFORMED. NEITHER REMEDY FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE BRAKE FUEL HEATS UP TO A BOILING PASTE CONSISTENCY AND CREATES AIR IN THE BRAKE LINE WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKES TO STICK. THERE IS A RECALL, 04V195000, FOR THIS PROBLEM HOWEVER THE REMEDY ALSO DID NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 7/18/2006 - *NM
CONSUMERS BRAKES WERE NOT RELEASING ALL THE WAY CAUSING MOTORHOME TO DRAG. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE MOTORHOME TO REACH 55 MPH SO HE COULD USE THE OVER DRIVE. WHILE DRIVING , THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE BAS LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER REALIZED THERE WAS A SERIOUS BRAKE PROBLEM WHEN HE HAD TROUBLE STOPPING AND THEN HAD TROUBLE PULLING AWAY FROM IT. WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, HE NOTICED OIL RUNNING OUT OF THE RIGHT FRONT HUB AND ALL 4 BRAKES WERE SMOKING, THE BRAKES HAD LOCKED UP AND THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING TH…
RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V195000 CONCERNING WORKHORSE FMVSS 101 AND 105 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO HONOR THIS RECALL SINCE MID FEBRUARY 2005. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE TOOL TO INSERT THE CORRECT DATA INTO THE IP CLUSTER. THE CONSUMER FOUND A DEALER WHO WAS ABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. *SC *JB
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
29.1%ODI 10203266 · 6,435 mi
(1) ON MY FIRST TRIP IN MY 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS R.V. ABOUT 31 MILES INTO THE TRIP IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC I NOTICED ON A SLIGHT UP GRADE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ACCELERATING LIKE NORMAL. THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT UPSHIFTING. (2) I PULLED OVER AND THEN SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE . I TOLD THE PASSENGERS TO GET OUT . THE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES,THE TIRES AND WHEELS WERE VERY HOT! ! AFTER GETTING UNDER THE CHASSIS I COULD SEE THE ROTOR WAS SMOKING HOT . I FELT THE HEAT OF THE CALIPERS FROM A COUPLE FEET AWA…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKES WERE BURNING. THE CALIPERS BECAME SO HOT, THAT THE ABS SENSOR FAILED. THE CALIPER, ABS SENSOR, AND BRAKE PADS WERE ALL REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,539.04. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPDATED 12-12-07. *KB UPDATED
THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. *JB THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO DRIVE AND SNAPPED LEAVING THE VEHICLE DISENGAGED IN PARK. *SC *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS, MODEL P32 (N/A). THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED ON A 2003 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE PARK BRAKE ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 70,914.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH UPHILL, THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
DRIVING DOWN 295@ 70 MPH , ENGINE DIED, LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ALL ELECTRICAL. DEAD IN THE WATER, NEEDED TO TOW. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CHASSIS. APPARENTLY THE IGNITION SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN BURNS OUT BECAUSE IT IS OVERLOADED. WORKHORSE OFFERS A FIX USING RELAY COSTS OVER $300.00, SO THEY MUST REALIZE IT IS A PROBLEM.
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE WOULD GO INTO REDUCED POWER MODE WITH OUT WARNING. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY IN IDLE POWER. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED TWICE SINCE FEBRUARY OF 2004. THE DEALER IS EXAMINING THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. *NM *NM
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
Component failure mileage distribution
Component
Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)
Median
Usable records
Examples
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
12,250–24,000 mi
17,000 mi
21
ODI 10222296 · 13,761 mi
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ODOR. HE STOPPED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT FOUND NO FAILURE. AS HE CONTINUED DRIVING, THE ODOR INTENSIFIED. THE CHASSIS WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LOCKED AND CAUSED IT TO STICK TO THE ROTOR. THE FAILURE THEN CAUSED THE ROTOR TO OVERHEAT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTOR, BRAKES, CALIPER, AND DISC PAD SEAL HOSE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NO RECALLS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 13,880 AND FAIL…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES BEGAN LOCKING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES WERE HOT. THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED REPEATEDLY EVER SINCE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING REPAIRED AND THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THERE HAS BEEN NO DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,9…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAD A PREMATURE TIRE BLOW OUT. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL TIRE SHOP. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AND THE CONTACT DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK LATER, HE DROVE TO A LOCAL TIRE SHOP TO HAVE THE FIVE REMAINING TIRES REPLACED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE CRACKED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE MECHANIC DID NOT EXPLAIN HOW THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN…
DRIVING DOWN 295@ 70 MPH , ENGINE DIED, LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ALL ELECTRICAL. DEAD IN THE WATER, NEEDED TO TOW. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CHASSIS. APPARENTLY THE IGNITION SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN BURNS OUT BECAUSE IT IS OVERLOADED. WORKHORSE OFFERS A FIX USING RELAY COSTS OVER $300.00, SO THEY MUST REALIZE IT IS A PROBLEM.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Too few reports for a range
36,000 mi
2 (sparse)
ODI 10202766 · 17,000 mi
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKES WERE BURNING. THE CALIPERS BECAME SO HOT, THAT THE ABS SENSOR FAILED. THE CALIPER, ABS SENSOR, AND BRAKE PADS WERE ALL REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,539.04. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPDATED 12-12-07. *KB UPDATED
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE BRAKE CALIPERS DUE TO UNEVEN BREAK WEAR. THE RECALL STATED THAT THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER OF 2009; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS REQUIRED TO PAY NOW OUT OF POCKET. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE A RECALL WAS ISSUED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
DRIVING DOWN 295@ 70 MPH , ENGINE DIED, LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ALL ELECTRICAL. DEAD IN THE WATER, NEEDED TO TOW. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CHASSIS. APPARENTLY THE IGNITION SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN BURNS OUT BECAUSE IT IS OVERLOADED. WORKHORSE OFFERS A FIX USING RELAY COSTS OVER $300.00, SO THEY MUST REALIZE IT IS A PROBLEM.
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE WOULD GO INTO REDUCED POWER MODE WITH OUT WARNING. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY IN IDLE POWER. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED TWICE SINCE FEBRUARY OF 2004. THE DEALER IS EXAMINING THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. *NM *NM
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month
Complaints
Campaigns announced
Examples
2024-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2024-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-09
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-10
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-09
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2003: 3 complaints · 2004: 7 complaints
Equal observation windows
Model year
Through age 0
Through age 1
Through age 2
2003
1
2
3
2004
1
5
7
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year
Incident dates used
Filing date fallbacks
Excluded dates
2003
21
0
1
2004
33
0
1
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
Component co-occurrence matrix
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Electrical System
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Engine
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Fuel System, Gasoline
Parking Brake
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
—
0
0
0
1ODI 10351609 · 12,250 mi
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
DRIVING DOWN 295@ 70 MPH , ENGINE DIED, LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ALL ELECTRICAL. DEAD IN THE WATER, NEEDED TO TOW. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CHASSIS. APPARENTLY THE IGNITION SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN BURNS OUT BECAUSE IT IS OVERLOADED. WORKHORSE OFFERS A FIX USING RELAY COSTS OVER $300.00, SO THEY MUST REALIZE IT IS A PROBLEM.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
0
0
—
0
0
0
0
0
Engine
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1ODI 10893108 · 35,000 mi
DRIVING DOWN 295@ 70 MPH , ENGINE DIED, LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ALL ELECTRICAL. DEAD IN THE WATER, NEEDED TO TOW. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CHASSIS. APPARENTLY THE IGNITION SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN BURNS OUT BECAUSE IT IS OVERLOADED. WORKHORSE OFFERS A FIX USING RELAY COSTS OVER $300.00, SO THEY MUST REALIZE IT IS A PROBLEM.
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2. FUEL FILTER 3. BRAKES GETTING HOT AND GRABBING. 4. PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING. I HAD TO STOP FOR 30-40 MINUTES, THEN COULD DRIVE FOR 2-3 HOURS, THEN THE LOAE OF POWER OCCURED AGAIN ? HELP! *TR
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Brake response concerns
7 mentions · 20.6% of complaints
Median mileage: 15,000 mi (7 usable records).
ODI 10315185 · 10,000 mi
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE PACE ARROW. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 15 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUN CRUISER 1FG33B RV. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH THE WORKHORSE CUSTOM BRAKES. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED WITH A DELAY IN THE RESPONSE TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT ANY SPEED RATE TRAVELED. THE DRIVER SMELLED A STRONG ODOR COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 24,000.
USED BRAKES ABOUT FOUR OR FIVE TIMES AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, THEN STARTED TO SMELL BRAKES. PULLED OFF ROADWAY SOON AS POSSIBLE, RIGHT REAR BRAKE EXTREMELY HOT. WAITED ABOUT AN HOUR AND HALF FOR BRAKES TO COOL. BRAKES FAIL EVERY TIME DRIVEN SINCE THAT FIRST FAILURE. *TR
CONSUMERS BRAKES WERE NOT RELEASING ALL THE WAY CAUSING MOTORHOME TO DRAG. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE MOTORHOME TO REACH 55 MPH SO HE COULD USE THE OVER DRIVE. WHILE DRIVING , THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE BAS LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER REALIZED THERE WAS A SERIOUS BRAKE PROBLEM WHEN HE HAD TROUBLE STOPPING AND THEN HAD TROUBLE PULLING AWAY FROM IT. WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, HE NOTICED OIL RUNNING OUT OF THE RIGHT FRONT HUB AND ALL 4 BRAKES WERE SMOKING, THE BRAKES HAD LOCKED UP AND THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING TH…
DRIVING DOWN 295@ 70 MPH , ENGINE DIED, LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ALL ELECTRICAL. DEAD IN THE WATER, NEEDED TO TOW. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CHASSIS. APPARENTLY THE IGNITION SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN BURNS OUT BECAUSE IT IS OVERLOADED. WORKHORSE OFFERS A FIX USING RELAY COSTS OVER $300.00, SO THEY MUST REALIZE IT IS A PROBLEM.
Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b
Steering assistance concerns
1 mentions · 2.9% of complaints
Median mileage: 35,000 mi (1 usable records).
ODI 10893108 · 35,000 mi
DRIVING DOWN 295@ 70 MPH , ENGINE DIED, LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ALL ELECTRICAL. DEAD IN THE WATER, NEEDED TO TOW. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CHASSIS. APPARENTLY THE IGNITION SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN BURNS OUT BECAUSE IT IS OVERLOADED. WORKHORSE OFFERS A FIX USING RELAY COSTS OVER $300.00, SO THEY MUST REALIZE IT IS A PROBLEM.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER RV EQUIPPED WITH A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKES BECAME SPONGY AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT RESISTANCE. THERE WAS A BURNING BRAKE ODOR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ABS SENSOR. THE WORKHORSE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY REFUSE…