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2003 Workhorse W22: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

113 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

22,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2003 model year. Data updated: . 77 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 97 of 113 complaints (85.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior10391.2%
Steering behavior43.5%
Engine operation32.7%
Fuel system concerns32.7%

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
97
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
2
Service Brakes
2
Service Brakes, Electric
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic97
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip3
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump2
Service Brakes2
Service Brakes, Electric2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 97; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Service Brakes, Electric: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
45
25,000 to 49,999
29
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00045
25,000 to 49,99929
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 45; 25,000 to 49,999: 29; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 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 (45). 36 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.

2005
2
2007
8
2008
15
2009
32
2010
42
2011
11
2016
1
2018
1
2022
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20052
20078
200815
200932
201042
201111
20161
20181
20221

2005: 2; 2007: 8; 2008: 15; 2009: 32; 2010: 42; 2011: 11; 2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2022: 1

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 103 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 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.

Owner report 10130438 · 2005-09-06 (September 6, 2005)

DT: WHEN PUSHING ON THE BRAKES THEY WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP YET. THE MANUFACTURER STATED IT COULD BE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON AUGUST 14, 2005. THE CONSUMER LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND FOUND FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER THE TIRES. HE WAS NOT SURE WHAT KIND OF FLUID IT WAS. THIS HAPPENED ONCE ON JULY 26, 2005 AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON JULY 27, 2005. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. *AK THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY AND THE B…

Owner-reported narrative. 14,009 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130438 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10131587 · 2005-08-04 (August 4, 2005)

BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WHEN A SHORT OCCURRED IN THE ABS SYSTEM. THE BRAKES DIDN'T FUNCTION AT ALL UNTIL I PUMPED THEM A SECOND TIME. THE HAPPEN THREE TIMES BEFORE I COULD GET OFF THE HIGHWAY TO SAFE PLACE. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 17,555 miles reported. Look up ODI 10131587 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10199094 · 2007-08-10 (August 10, 2007)

RECALL CORNER ? JANUARY 2005 WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS HAS ANNOUNCED NHTSA RECALL 04V084000, WHICH AFFECTS CERTAIN WORKHORSE W SERIES GASOLINE-POWERED CHASSIS MADE BETWEEN AUGUST 10, 2000, AND JULY 29, 2002. THE POTENTIAL NUMBER OF CHASSIS AFFECTED IS 10,235. THESE CHASSIS WERE USED BY SEVERAL MOTORHOME MANUFACTURING COMPANIES. TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOUR COACH IS INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL, CHECK THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN). ONLY THE LAST EIGHT DIGITS OF THE FULL 17-DIGIT VIN ARE GIVEN. ALL CHASSIS INVOLVED HAVE VINS THAT BEG…

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10199094 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10200403 · 2007-08-21 (August 21, 2007)

BRAKE PEDAL FELL TO FLOOR WHEN ATTEMPTING A STOP WITHOUT ANY WARNING. ABS OR BRAKE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. CARRIED TO SHOP AND FOUND REAR BRAKES HAD FAILED TO RELEASE, HEATING CALIPERS, PADS AND SENSORS. ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. WORKHORSE REFUSED TO REFUND PAYMENT EVEN THOUGH HISTORY OF THESE VEHICLES PROVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT RELATING TO THE CALIPERS. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY PROBLEM. UPON NOTIFICATION TO WORKHORSE THEY DID NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THE SAFETY HAZARD WITH THE NUMBER OF THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE STILL IN SERVICE, IT IS ON…

Owner-reported narrative. 12,792 miles reported. Look up ODI 10200403 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10202366 · 2007-09-10 (September 10, 2007)

ALL BRAKE CALIPERS WERE LUBED/INSPECTED ACCORDING TO MFR'S SPEC AT 26,174 MILES. ONE MONTH LATER, AT 26780 MILES, THE LF CALIPER WAS FOUND TO BE DRAGGING, CAUSING OVERHEATED BRAKE, & REQUIRED THE MOTORHOME TO BE TOWED. THE LF CALIPER PINS/BOOTS WERE REPLACED & ALL CALIPER PINS RE-LUBED/INSPECTED. APPROX ONE MONTH LATER AT 27610 MILES, THE RF CALIPER WAS DRAGGING, CAUSING OVERHEATING & STEERING PULLING RIGHT. AT THAT POINT I DIRECTED THAT THE LEFT & RIGHT FRONT CALIPERS BE REPLACED, AT CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE, BUT A NECESSARY SAFETY ITEM. MOTORHOM…

Owner-reported narrative. 27,610 miles reported. Look up ODI 10202366 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10203128 · 2007-09-16 (September 16, 2007)

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA. THEY REPLACED ONE CALIPER, ONE CRACKED ROTOR, RIGHT FRONT TURNED ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT. REPLACED BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR. TOTAL COST $937.51 CONTINUED ON OR TRIP BUT NOTICED ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES BUT NO LOCKUP. UPON RETURN TO LEESBURG, FL. TOOK MH. TO NICHOLS DIESEL IN EUSTIS, FL . ANOTHER WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. T…

Owner-reported narrative. 28,554 miles reported. Look up ODI 10203128 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10203394 · 2007-09-18 (September 18, 2007)

FRONT BRAKE FAILURE ON W22 RV CHASSIS, HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT ALL 4 BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 32,000 MILES. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 31,836 miles reported. Look up ODI 10203394 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10203588 · 2007-09-20 (September 20, 2007)

ABS, HYDRAULIC, CALIPER, ROTOR AND ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 14,376 miles reported. Look up ODI 10203588 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

09V110000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported: 2009-04-03 (April 3, 2009)

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MY 2001-2008 WORKHORSE W20, W21 AND W22 CHASSIS AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 MONACO RV ADMIRAL, ARISTA, MONARCH, AND RIPTIDE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.

Consequence: THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: WORKHORSE DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR BOSCH BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.

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Data completeness

113 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

68.1%Usable mileage77 / 113 records
100.0%Valid incident date113 / 113 records
100.0%Valid filing date113 / 113 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates113 / 113 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
Component20002001200220032004200520062007200820092011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1100.0%
ODI 10292141 · 31,252 mi

THIS COMPLIANT IS THE SAME AS COMPLAINT # 50901-C. I REQUESTED THAT WORKHORSE REIMBURSE ME FOR MY EXPENSES AND I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THEM STATING THAT MY COACH DID NOT FALL INTO THE PARAMETER OF THE CAMPAIGN. THIS COACH HAS THE SAME BRAKING SYSTEM THAT IS ON THE ONES MENTIONED IN THE FILE # 50901-C. THIS IS WHAT I REPORTED TO WORKHORSE ON 10/26/2009 "MY WIFE AND I WERE CHECKING OUT CAMPING AREAS IN DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF APRIL 2008. DRIVING DOWN A SMALL INCLINE TO THE PARK I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES FELT SPONG…

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660.0%
ODI 10081001 · 16,367 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 DUTCHSTAR CLASS A MOTORHOME, BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS NUMBER 28321. I AM WRITING FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS. THE FIRST BEING THAT I AM REQUESTING INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE RECALLS THAT INCLUDE THIS UNIT. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE TWO CAMPAIGNS FOR THE 2001 WORKHORSE CHASSIS, NHTSA # 04V084000, HAVING TO DO WITH SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC AND # 01V317000, HAVING TO DO WITH SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHETHER OUR UNIT IS INCLUDED AND IF SO, WHY WE WERE NOT NO…

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6089.6%
ODI 10136999 · 7,500 mi

PASSENGER REAR BRAKE WAS DRAGGING. RECALL 04V084000 WAS ISSUED IN JANUARY. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO GET THE BRAKES CHECKED, AND THEY FIXED THE ONE THAT WAS DRAGGING. IN JUNE OTHER THREE BRAKES STARTED DRAGGING DUE TO SAME RECALL PROBLEM, IN JULY DEALER REPLACED OTHER THREE BRAKE CALIBERS BUT ONLY CLEANED BRAKE ROTORS. CURRENTLY, HE WAS TOLD TO BRING MOTOR HOME FOR SAME RECALL. MANUFACTURER KEPT SAYING BRING IT IN AND WE WILL LOOK AT IT. DEALER SAID THE CALIPERS WERE GETTING HOT, AND THEY REPLACED THEM, AND NEW BRAKE PADS WERE ADDED. CA…

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9785.8%
ODI 10199094 · 10,000 mi

RECALL CORNER ? JANUARY 2005 WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS HAS ANNOUNCED NHTSA RECALL 04V084000, WHICH AFFECTS CERTAIN WORKHORSE W SERIES GASOLINE-POWERED CHASSIS MADE BETWEEN AUGUST 10, 2000, AND JULY 29, 2002. THE POTENTIAL NUMBER OF CHASSIS AFFECTED IS 10,235. THESE CHASSIS WERE USED BY SEVERAL MOTORHOME MANUFACTURING COMPANIES. TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOUR COACH IS INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL, CHECK THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN). ONLY THE LAST EIGHT DIGITS OF THE FULL 17-DIGIT VIN ARE GIVEN. ALL CHASSIS INVOLVED HAVE VINS THAT BEG…

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6469.6%
ODI 10064981

2004 WORKHORSE W22. AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION A WHIRRING SOUND BEGAN. THE CONSUMER SOON LEARNED THAT WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO START THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS NO WHIRRING SOUND. *PH THE CONSUMER OPEN THE HOOD AND DETERMINED THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE BRAKE BOX. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WOULD SQUEAK WHEN APPLIED AND ALSO LOCK UP. ALSO, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. A RECALL WAS FINALLY ISSUED. THE RV WAS AT THE DEALER FOR 31 DAYS BECAUSE THE BRAKE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CALIPERS WERE FINALLY REPLACE…

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1885.7%
ODI 10214006 · 2,700 mi

TOOK A TRIP IN MY 2006 MOTORHOME ON A 2005 WORKHORSE W-22 CHASSIS. WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMED TO CLIMB HIGHER THE MORE TIMES IT WAS DEPRESSED.. AFTER SEVERAL MILES OF THIS I COULD SMELL BURNT BRAKE PAD. UPON GETTING OUT OF TRAFFIC THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY AND THE PEDAL RETURNED TO NORMAL HEIGHT. 1 WEEK LATER THE SAME THING OCCURRED ON THE RETURN TRIP, ALSO I COULD FEEL THE BRAKES DRAGGING. THE UNIT HAD 2,700 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME. PLACED UNIT IN WORKHORSE CHASSIS DEALER FOR REPAIR ON 10/23/07. THEY R…

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787.5%
ODI 10269610

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WORKHORSE W22. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, HE SMELLED A STRONG BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED SMOKE. OCCASIONALLY, HE EXPERIENCES REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THE REMEDY WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2009. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY $3,000 TO HAVE THE COMPONENT REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MILEAGES WERE NOT APPLICABLE.

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360.0%
ODI 10291750

2007 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 32W ON A 2007 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS HAD BRAKE FAILURE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR CALIPERS APPARENTLY DRAGGED WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEAT AND LOSS OF EFFECTIVE BRAKING. AFTER THE CONSUMER RETURNED HOME, HE RECEIVED TWO WARNINGS ON THE DASH WHICH SAID BRAKE FAILURE AND CHECK ABS. THE CONSUMER TRIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE DEALER STATED THE REAR BRAKES AND REAR CALIPER PISTON WERE BINDING. ALSO, THE BRAKE PADS WERE SCORED. *JB

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375.0%
ODI 10330755 · 15,800 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND BUT THEY WOULD NOT RELEASE. HE HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AT THE TIME THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 15,800.

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00.0%

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
00.0%

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220.0%
ODI 10097604

DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE BOSCH ZOPS BRAKE CALIPER 04V084000 RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR A MONTH.*AK

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11.5%
ODI 10223192 · 20,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WORK HORSEMAN CHASSIS W22. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CHASSIS BRAKES OVERHEATED. WHEN THE BRAKES OVERHEATED HE WOULD PULL OVER UNTIL THEY COOLED DOWN. ON APRIL 10, 2006 THE CONTACT EXPERIENCE A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKES, HE WAS TRYING TO SLOW DOWN, AND THE BREAK PEDAL WHEN DOWN TO THE FLOOR. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER OVERHEATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TUBE, CALIPER, ABS SENSOR,. BREAK PADS, FLUIDS AND GUIDE PINS. THE SECOND MAJOR FAILURE OCCURRED MARCH 19, 2008 THE ABS LIGHT TURNED ON AND BRAKING …

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54.4%
ODI 10203128 · 28,554 mi

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA. THEY REPLACED ONE CALIPER, ONE CRACKED ROTOR, RIGHT FRONT TURNED ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT. REPLACED BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR. TOTAL COST $937.51 CONTINUED ON OR TRIP BUT NOTICED ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES BUT NO LOCKUP. UPON RETURN TO LEESBURG, FL. TOOK MH. TO NICHOLS DIESEL IN EUSTIS, FL . ANOTHER WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. T…

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77.6%
ODI 10152630 · 16,045 mi

ON 9 MAR 2006 I WAS TRAVELING ON LA HIGHWAY 128 ENROUTE TO WINNSBORO, LA IN MY 24' 2004 WINNEBAGO MOTORHOME BUILT ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. TIME OF DAY WAS AROUND 7:30 AM, ROAD WAS DRY AND FLAT. TEMPERATURE WAS PROBABLY IN HIGH 60'S (DEG F) TO LOW 70'S. I HAD ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL AT 50 MPH AND OVERDRIVE WAS ENGAGED. WITHOUT WARNING THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE, THE ALLISON 1000 TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF OD INTO 3D GEAR AND THEN IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED INTO 2D GEAR. CRUISE CONTROL REMAINED ENGAGED. ENGINE SPEED REMAINED AT A…

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00.0%

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Service Brakes
00.0%

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110.0%
ODI 10526214 · 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MONACO MONARCH EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH BEGAN TO PULSATE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE THREE SEPARATE TIMES. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER EACH REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER'S SIDE ROTOR HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE W…

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23.0%
ODI 11232052

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WORKHORSE W22. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CREATING THE RISK OF A POTENTIAL CRASH. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 04V084000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED I…

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21.8%
ODI 10876563 · 39,625 mi

REAR CALIPERS WERE REPLACED ON RECALL WITH REBUILT CALIPERS. AFTER LESS THAN 500 MILES THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER BLEW OUT ALL BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED 40 MILES FROM HOME ON A STATE ROAD.

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66.5%
ODI 10504526 · 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GEORGI BOY CRUSE MASTER RV EQUIPPED WITH A 2004 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REDUCE SPEED AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES REPEATEDLY AND TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER THIRTY MINUTES THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V193000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE RECENTLY RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU…

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14.8%
ODI 10471186 · 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 WORKHORSE W22 RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SMELLED BURNING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES). THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000....UPDATED 10/17/12 *BF UPDATED 10/19/2012 *JS

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112.5%
ODI 10945699 · 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BOLDER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKING POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.

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120.0%
ODI 10469298 · 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22 EQUIPPED ON A 2008 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW RV. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT STALL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVEN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CALIPERS AND BRAKE FLUID. THE SAME DAY THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSL…

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Electrical System
00.0%

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00.0%

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11.5%
ODI 10269910 · 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER RV, MODEL 35U. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE. IN OCTOBER OF 2008, THE BRAKES FAILED AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND A LAWYER AND WAS ADVISED TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN PENNSYLVANIA. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN OHIO. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED AT A STORAGE FACILITY SINCE OCTOBER 10, 2008 AND HAD TO BE TOWED. …

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10.9%
ODI 10378810 · 24,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ALEGRO RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WITH A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE LIQUID SCREEN CRYSTAL DISPLAY FAILED, HE WAS NOT ABLE TO READ THE MILEAGE, SPEED, GEAR, OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION ON THE SCREEN. THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,669.

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33.3%
ODI 10160691 · 100 mi

SINCE TAKING DELIVERY IN APRIL 2004, PERIODICALLY INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILS FOR SHORT PERIODS. ALL GAUGES GO TO ZERO AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND REMAIN IN THIS STATE FOR 5 - 45 SECONDS. MY WIFE PANICKED THE LAST TIME AND ALMOST CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. WORKHORSE REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER MODULE TWICE (THERE WAS A RECALL INVOLVING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT). THEY THOUGHT THIS WOULD FIX MY PROBLEM, BUT IT DID NOT. THEY HAVE REPORTED TO ME FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS THAT THEY ARE WORKING ON A FIX. DATE IS LAST INSTANCE, BUT IT HAPPENS ON EVERY TRIP AT LEA…

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14.8%
ODI 10684106 · 19,500 mi

THE INSTRUMENT LED STARTED TO MALFUNCTION .CAN'T READ WHAT GEAR THE MOTORHOME IS IN OR ANY OF THE OTHER FUNCTIONS THAT ARE DISPLAYED,OIL PRESSURE, LOW OIL. IT STARTED GRADUALLY NOW ITS TO THE POINT THAT YOU CAN'T READ THE DISPLAY ESPECIALLY WHAT GEAR (REVERSE .NEUTRAL,DRIVE). SOMEONE CAN GET SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE OF IT, OR DESTROY THE COACH OR ENGINE BECAUSE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO READ THE MESSAGE BOARD. *TR

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

150.0%
ODI 10782203 · 40,926 mi

DURING HEAVY ELECTRICAL LOAD(2 A/C'S) IOTA ITS-50 TRANSFER SWITCH OVERHEATED ANS SHORTED OUT WIRING.

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0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

46.0%
ODI 10223219 · 16,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WORKHORSE W22 TRAILER. WHEN THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED THE BRAKES AND WHEEL BEARINGS BURNING. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE WHEEL AND NOTICED OIL FROM THE WHEEL BEARING COVERING THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. IN OCTOBER OF 2007, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 16,000. UPDATED 04/22/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE REAR BRAKES WOUL…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

33.3%
ODI 10260131

2004 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER (WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS W22) RECALL NOTICE ON CAMPAIGN NO. 60601-C FOR THE CLIP THAT RETAINS THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER MAY FRACTURE LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. *NJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM WAS THE LOSS OF BRAKES WHILE ON A CAMPING TRIP. WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. HE IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE SAFETY BRAKE AND PUMPED WHAT LITTLE BRAKE PEDAL HE HAD. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO STOP IN TIME. THE CONSUME…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

110.0%
ODI 10096447 · 19,335 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER CLASS A MOTORHOME ON A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. I AM WRITING REGARDING THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. IN AUGUST 2004, WHILE DRIVING, IT FELT LIKE THE RV WAS GETTING A FLAT TIRE. WE PULLED OVER AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF THAT. ALL THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS AND GAUGES WERE WORKING PROPERLY AND NO WARNING LIGHTS. ON CONTINUING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THAT WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE, IT WOULD STEER TO THE RIGHT QUITE NOTICEABLY, AND THERE WAS ALSO A SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER,…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

32.7%
ODI 10130438 · 14,009 mi

DT: WHEN PUSHING ON THE BRAKES THEY WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP YET. THE MANUFACTURER STATED IT COULD BE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON AUGUST 14, 2005. THE CONSUMER LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND FOUND FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER THE TIRES. HE WAS NOT SURE WHAT KIND OF FLUID IT WAS. THIS HAPPENED ONCE ON JULY 26, 2005 AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON JULY 27, 2005. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. *AK THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY AND THE B…

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11.1%
ODI 10216670 · 21,343 mi

2004 WORKHORSE W-22 CHASSIS FRONT BRAKE FAILURE. WORKHORSE WILL NOT ADMIT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM, AND WILL NOT ASSIST ME IN FIXING THEM. 22K MILES ON CHASSIS AND THEY SAY I MUST PAY FOR REPAIRS. THEY SHOULD BE SUED FOR SUCH POOR BUSINESS ETHICS. LOCAL DEALER ADMITS TO REPAIRING THIS TYPE PROBLEM A MINIMUM OF 5 TIMES A MONTH! WILL COST ME 2-3000 DOLLARS OUT OF MY POCKET. POOR DESIGN, WITH NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF FAILURES, THEY SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS! *TR

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

Service Brakes, Electric
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

21.8%
ODI 10290759 · 38,000 mi

REGARDING THE BOSCH BRAKE RECALL, I EXPERIENCED NO BRAKES WHEN THEY OVERHEATED IN AUGUST, 2009. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED. THANKFULLY I WAS NEAR MY DESTINATION AND CONTACTED A REPAIRMAN THAT INFORMED ME THAT ONCE THEY COOLED DOWN, THE BRAKES WOULD WORK AGAIN AND THEY DID. MY PROBLEM IS THAT I RECENTLY CONTACTED WORKHORSE WHO ADVISED THAT THEY STILL DO NOT THE PARTS TO CORRECT MY RECALL THAT I RECEIVED BACK IN THE EARLY SPRING OF 2009. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT? AM I TO CONTINUE TO RISK MY FAMILY'S LIFE, AS WELL AS OTHERS ON T…

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22.2%
ODI 10270012 · 24,780 mi

BRAKE CALIPERS DID NOT RELEASE RESULTING IN HAVING TO TOW THE MOTORHOME TO A FREIGHTLINER SHOP FOR REPAIR. AS A RESULT THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE CALIPERS, ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, SENSORS, HOSES AND AXLE CAPS. *TR

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

220.0%
ODI 10096447 · 19,335 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER CLASS A MOTORHOME ON A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. I AM WRITING REGARDING THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. IN AUGUST 2004, WHILE DRIVING, IT FELT LIKE THE RV WAS GETTING A FLAT TIRE. WE PULLED OVER AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF THAT. ALL THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS AND GAUGES WERE WORKING PROPERLY AND NO WARNING LIGHTS. ON CONTINUING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THAT WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE, IT WOULD STEER TO THE RIGHT QUITE NOTICEABLY, AND THERE WAS ALSO A SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER,…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

21.8%
ODI 10203128 · 28,554 mi

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA. THEY REPLACED ONE CALIPER, ONE CRACKED ROTOR, RIGHT FRONT TURNED ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT. REPLACED BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR. TOTAL COST $937.51 CONTINUED ON OR TRIP BUT NOTICED ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES BUT NO LOCKUP. UPON RETURN TO LEESBURG, FL. TOOK MH. TO NICHOLS DIESEL IN EUSTIS, FL . ANOTHER WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. T…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

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
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Service Brakes, Hydraulic16,025–29,962 mi22,500 mi62
ODI 10199094 · 10,000 mi

RECALL CORNER ? JANUARY 2005 WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS HAS ANNOUNCED NHTSA RECALL 04V084000, WHICH AFFECTS CERTAIN WORKHORSE W SERIES GASOLINE-POWERED CHASSIS MADE BETWEEN AUGUST 10, 2000, AND JULY 29, 2002. THE POTENTIAL NUMBER OF CHASSIS AFFECTED IS 10,235. THESE CHASSIS WERE USED BY SEVERAL MOTORHOME MANUFACTURING COMPANIES. TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOUR COACH IS INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL, CHECK THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN). ONLY THE LAST EIGHT DIGITS OF THE FULL 17-DIGIT VIN ARE GIVEN. ALL CHASSIS INVOLVED HAVE VINS THAT BEG…

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ODI 10202366 · 27,610 mi

ALL BRAKE CALIPERS WERE LUBED/INSPECTED ACCORDING TO MFR'S SPEC AT 26,174 MILES. ONE MONTH LATER, AT 26780 MILES, THE LF CALIPER WAS FOUND TO BE DRAGGING, CAUSING OVERHEATED BRAKE, & REQUIRED THE MOTORHOME TO BE TOWED. THE LF CALIPER PINS/BOOTS WERE REPLACED & ALL CALIPER PINS RE-LUBED/INSPECTED. APPROX ONE MONTH LATER AT 27610 MILES, THE RF CALIPER WAS DRAGGING, CAUSING OVERHEATING & STEERING PULLING RIGHT. AT THAT POINT I DIRECTED THAT THE LEFT & RIGHT FRONT CALIPERS BE REPLACED, AT CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE, BUT A NECESSARY SAFETY ITEM. MOTORHOM…

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ODI 10215027 · 36,233 mi

2003 MONACO LAPALMA WITH 2003 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. WITH DEFECTIVE FRONT ROTORS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RV BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS BECAUSE THE ROTORS HAD EXCESSIVE HEAT WHICH CAUSED THEM TO CRACK. *KB UPDATED 03/16/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE HE EXPERIENCED WHAT WAS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED. *JB UPDATED 03/26/10.*JB WORKHORSE INFORMED THE CONSUMER HIS WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED PRIOR TO THE REPAIR FOR WHICH THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. WORKHORSE FURTHER STATED THE RV W…

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper16,100–28,554 mi19,500 mi5
ODI 10203128 · 28,554 mi

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA. THEY REPLACED ONE CALIPER, ONE CRACKED ROTOR, RIGHT FRONT TURNED ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT. REPLACED BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR. TOTAL COST $937.51 CONTINUED ON OR TRIP BUT NOTICED ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES BUT NO LOCKUP. UPON RETURN TO LEESBURG, FL. TOOK MH. TO NICHOLS DIESEL IN EUSTIS, FL . ANOTHER WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. T…

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ODI 10203588 · 14,376 mi

ABS, HYDRAULIC, CALIPER, ROTOR AND ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS. *TR

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ODI 10204502 · 19,500 mi

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 2003 WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS MOTORHOME AS INFORMATION IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE07032. *TR

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipToo few reports for a range14,009 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10130438 · 14,009 mi

DT: WHEN PUSHING ON THE BRAKES THEY WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP YET. THE MANUFACTURER STATED IT COULD BE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON AUGUST 14, 2005. THE CONSUMER LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND FOUND FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER THE TIRES. HE WAS NOT SURE WHAT KIND OF FLUID IT WAS. THIS HAPPENED ONCE ON JULY 26, 2005 AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON JULY 27, 2005. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. *AK THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY AND THE B…

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ODI 10200403 · 12,792 mi

BRAKE PEDAL FELL TO FLOOR WHEN ATTEMPTING A STOP WITHOUT ANY WARNING. ABS OR BRAKE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. CARRIED TO SHOP AND FOUND REAR BRAKES HAD FAILED TO RELEASE, HEATING CALIPERS, PADS AND SENSORS. ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. WORKHORSE REFUSED TO REFUND PAYMENT EVEN THOUGH HISTORY OF THESE VEHICLES PROVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT RELATING TO THE CALIPERS. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY PROBLEM. UPON NOTIFICATION TO WORKHORSE THEY DID NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THE SAFETY HAZARD WITH THE NUMBER OF THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE STILL IN SERVICE, IT IS ON…

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ODI 10203394 · 31,836 mi

FRONT BRAKE FAILURE ON W22 RV CHASSIS, HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT ALL 4 BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 32,000 MILES. *TR

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Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpToo few reports for a range18,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10340773 · 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WORKHORSE W22. THE CONTACT STATED THAT APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO WHILE TRAVELING IN WARM WEATHER WITH A HALF OF TANK OF GAS OR LESS, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY HAVE A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE, WHICH WAS TO RELOCATE THE FUEL CANISTER TO THE OUTSIDE THE CANISTER. THE COST OF THE REPAIRS WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY $2,000.00, AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE IS CUR…

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Service BrakesToo few reports for a range39,625 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10876563 · 39,625 mi

REAR CALIPERS WERE REPLACED ON RECALL WITH REBUILT CALIPERS. AFTER LESS THAN 500 MILES THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER BLEW OUT ALL BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED 40 MILES FROM HOME ON A STATE ROAD.

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Service Brakes, ElectricToo few reports for a range33,145 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10290759 · 38,000 mi

REGARDING THE BOSCH BRAKE RECALL, I EXPERIENCED NO BRAKES WHEN THEY OVERHEATED IN AUGUST, 2009. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED. THANKFULLY I WAS NEAR MY DESTINATION AND CONTACTED A REPAIRMAN THAT INFORMED ME THAT ONCE THEY COOLED DOWN, THE BRAKES WOULD WORK AGAIN AND THEY DID. MY PROBLEM IS THAT I RECENTLY CONTACTED WORKHORSE WHO ADVISED THAT THEY STILL DO NOT THE PARTS TO CORRECT MY RECALL THAT I RECEIVED BACK IN THE EARLY SPRING OF 2009. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT? AM I TO CONTINUE TO RISK MY FAMILY'S LIFE, AS WELL AS OTHERS ON T…

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ODI 10293469 · 28,289 mi

WE DROVE 300 MILES AND FELT THE REAR CALIPERS HANGING UP ON 3 OCCASIONS. AS SOON AS WE GOT ON THE INTERSTATE, WE FELT THE MTRHOME HAD NO POWER, AS IF THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED AND THEN SMELLED BURNING BRAKE ODOR. STOPPED AT THE FIRST REST AREA IN A COUPLE OF MILES, LET THEM COOL FOR 2 HOURS, THEN THEY DID RELEASE AND AS LONG AS WE WERE ON THE INTERSTATE NOT USING BRAKES, WE WERE FINE. AS SOON AS WE GOT OFF THE INTERSTATE TO GO TO THE RV PARK, WITHIN 2 MILES, THE BRAKES ONCE AGAIN HEATED UP BUT NOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE DAMAGE. NEXT DAY WE CON…

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:RotorToo few reports for a range21,465 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10203128 · 28,554 mi

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA. THEY REPLACED ONE CALIPER, ONE CRACKED ROTOR, RIGHT FRONT TURNED ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT. REPLACED BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR. TOTAL COST $937.51 CONTINUED ON OR TRIP BUT NOTICED ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES BUT NO LOCKUP. UPON RETURN TO LEESBURG, FL. TOOK MH. TO NICHOLS DIESEL IN EUSTIS, FL . ANOTHER WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. T…

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ODI 10203588 · 14,376 mi

ABS, HYDRAULIC, CALIPER, ROTOR AND ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS. *TR

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsToo few reports for a range21,465 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10203128 · 28,554 mi

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA. THEY REPLACED ONE CALIPER, ONE CRACKED ROTOR, RIGHT FRONT TURNED ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT. REPLACED BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR. TOTAL COST $937.51 CONTINUED ON OR TRIP BUT NOTICED ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES BUT NO LOCKUP. UPON RETURN TO LEESBURG, FL. TOOK MH. TO NICHOLS DIESEL IN EUSTIS, FL . ANOTHER WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. T…

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ODI 10203588 · 14,376 mi

ABS, HYDRAULIC, CALIPER, ROTOR AND ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS. *TR

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

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
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

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.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2009: 0 complaints · 2011: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2009000
2011000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2009200
2011000

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
ComponentService Brakes, HydraulicService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:CaliperService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipFuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpService BrakesService Brakes, ElectricService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:RotorService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Service Brakes, Hydraulic—
1
ODI 10217319 · 16,100 mi

RE: NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : EA07016 : --- WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS RECALL NUMBER 50401-C, NHTSA RECALL NOL 04V-084 FOR THE BOSCH ZOPS BRAKE PROBLEM WAS COMPLETED TO MY 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER, MODEL 36DBD MOTORHOME. - WHILE VACATIONING AND WITH JUST 2000 MILES +/- LATER MY RIGHT REAR BRAKES CALIPER LOCKED-UP, THE SMELL OF SMOKE CAME IN THE MOTORHOME AND THEN WHEN I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THEY WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. GOOD THING I WAS ABLE TO PULLED OVER ONTO THE SIDE OF THE HWY TO AVOID HAVING AN ACCIDENT. AFTER A WHILE …

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0
1
ODI 10440813

2003 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE MOTORHOME ON A 2003 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WORKHORSE BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IN MAY OF 2009, HE RECEIVED AN INTERIM NOTICE WARNING ABOUT A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH THE WORKHORSE SYSTEM. THE NOTICED STATED THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY OF THE BRAKES STICKING, BURNING AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATING. IT FURTHER STATED THAT IF THE SYMPTOMS SHOULD APPEAR, THAT THE DRIVER SHOULD PULL OVER AND EXAMINE THE WHEELS FOR EXCESSIVE HEAT AND CONTACT A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. IN JUNE 2009…

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0000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
ODI 10217319 · 16,100 mi

RE: NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : EA07016 : --- WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS RECALL NUMBER 50401-C, NHTSA RECALL NOL 04V-084 FOR THE BOSCH ZOPS BRAKE PROBLEM WAS COMPLETED TO MY 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER, MODEL 36DBD MOTORHOME. - WHILE VACATIONING AND WITH JUST 2000 MILES +/- LATER MY RIGHT REAR BRAKES CALIPER LOCKED-UP, THE SMELL OF SMOKE CAME IN THE MOTORHOME AND THEN WHEN I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THEY WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. GOOD THING I WAS ABLE TO PULLED OVER ONTO THE SIDE OF THE HWY TO AVOID HAVING AN ACCIDENT. AFTER A WHILE …

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2
ODI 10203128 · 28,554 mi

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA. THEY REPLACED ONE CALIPER, ONE CRACKED ROTOR, RIGHT FRONT TURNED ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT. REPLACED BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR. TOTAL COST $937.51 CONTINUED ON OR TRIP BUT NOTICED ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES BUT NO LOCKUP. UPON RETURN TO LEESBURG, FL. TOOK MH. TO NICHOLS DIESEL IN EUSTIS, FL . ANOTHER WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. T…

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ODI 10203588 · 14,376 mi

ABS, HYDRAULIC, CALIPER, ROTOR AND ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS. *TR

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ODI 10203128 · 28,554 mi

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA. THEY REPLACED ONE CALIPER, ONE CRACKED ROTOR, RIGHT FRONT TURNED ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT. REPLACED BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR. TOTAL COST $937.51 CONTINUED ON OR TRIP BUT NOTICED ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES BUT NO LOCKUP. UPON RETURN TO LEESBURG, FL. TOOK MH. TO NICHOLS DIESEL IN EUSTIS, FL . ANOTHER WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. T…

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ODI 10203588 · 14,376 mi

ABS, HYDRAULIC, CALIPER, ROTOR AND ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS. *TR

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip00—00000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
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ODI 10440813

2003 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE MOTORHOME ON A 2003 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WORKHORSE BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IN MAY OF 2009, HE RECEIVED AN INTERIM NOTICE WARNING ABOUT A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH THE WORKHORSE SYSTEM. THE NOTICED STATED THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY OF THE BRAKES STICKING, BURNING AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATING. IT FURTHER STATED THAT IF THE SYMPTOMS SHOULD APPEAR, THAT THE DRIVER SHOULD PULL OVER AND EXAMINE THE WHEELS FOR EXCESSIVE HEAT AND CONTACT A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. IN JUNE 2009…

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Service Brakes, Electric00000—00
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor0
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ODI 10203128 · 28,554 mi

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA. THEY REPLACED ONE CALIPER, ONE CRACKED ROTOR, RIGHT FRONT TURNED ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT. REPLACED BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR. TOTAL COST $937.51 CONTINUED ON OR TRIP BUT NOTICED ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES BUT NO LOCKUP. UPON RETURN TO LEESBURG, FL. TOOK MH. TO NICHOLS DIESEL IN EUSTIS, FL . ANOTHER WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. T…

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ODI 10203588 · 14,376 mi

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ODI 10203128 · 28,554 mi

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA. THEY REPLACED ONE CALIPER, ONE CRACKED ROTOR, RIGHT FRONT TURNED ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT. REPLACED BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR. TOTAL COST $937.51 CONTINUED ON OR TRIP BUT NOTICED ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES BUT NO LOCKUP. UPON RETURN TO LEESBURG, FL. TOOK MH. TO NICHOLS DIESEL IN EUSTIS, FL . ANOTHER WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. T…

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ODI 10203588 · 14,376 mi

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings0
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ODI 10203128 · 28,554 mi

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA. THEY REPLACED ONE CALIPER, ONE CRACKED ROTOR, RIGHT FRONT TURNED ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT. REPLACED BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR. TOTAL COST $937.51 CONTINUED ON OR TRIP BUT NOTICED ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES BUT NO LOCKUP. UPON RETURN TO LEESBURG, FL. TOOK MH. TO NICHOLS DIESEL IN EUSTIS, FL . ANOTHER WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. T…

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ODI 10203588 · 14,376 mi

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ODI 10203128 · 28,554 mi

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA. THEY REPLACED ONE CALIPER, ONE CRACKED ROTOR, RIGHT FRONT TURNED ROTOR ON LEFT FRONT. REPLACED BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR. TOTAL COST $937.51 CONTINUED ON OR TRIP BUT NOTICED ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES BUT NO LOCKUP. UPON RETURN TO LEESBURG, FL. TOOK MH. TO NICHOLS DIESEL IN EUSTIS, FL . ANOTHER WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. T…

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ODI 10203588 · 14,376 mi

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

5 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

40 mentions · 35.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 18,000 mi (28 usable records).

ODI 10131587 · 17,555 mi

BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WHEN A SHORT OCCURRED IN THE ABS SYSTEM. THE BRAKES DIDN'T FUNCTION AT ALL UNTIL I PUMPED THEM A SECOND TIME. THE HAPPEN THREE TIMES BEFORE I COULD GET OFF THE HIGHWAY TO SAFE PLACE. *JB

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ODI 10200403 · 12,792 mi

BRAKE PEDAL FELL TO FLOOR WHEN ATTEMPTING A STOP WITHOUT ANY WARNING. ABS OR BRAKE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. CARRIED TO SHOP AND FOUND REAR BRAKES HAD FAILED TO RELEASE, HEATING CALIPERS, PADS AND SENSORS. ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. WORKHORSE REFUSED TO REFUND PAYMENT EVEN THOUGH HISTORY OF THESE VEHICLES PROVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT RELATING TO THE CALIPERS. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY PROBLEM. UPON NOTIFICATION TO WORKHORSE THEY DID NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THE SAFETY HAZARD WITH THE NUMBER OF THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE STILL IN SERVICE, IT IS ON…

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ODI 10203394 · 31,836 mi

FRONT BRAKE FAILURE ON W22 RV CHASSIS, HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT ALL 4 BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 32,000 MILES. *TR

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

6 mentions · 5.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 20,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10229929 · 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CALIPERS IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERHEATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V084000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY $3,000 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE BECAUSE HIS YEAR WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…

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ODI 10291384 · 18,000 mi

ON OCT 26, 2009, I EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ON 2003 WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME AT 18,000 MILES. AFTERWARD, I DISCOVERED THE CHASSIS, MANUFACTURED BY WORKHORSE, A DIVISION OF NAVISTAR, IS UNDER A RECALL. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 09V110000 MY MOTOR HOME IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, (STICKING, OVERHEATING BRAKE SYSTEM) AND THE ABS (AUTOMATIC BRAKE SYSTEM) WARNING LIGHT IS ON TELLING ME THERE IS A PROBLEM. WORKHORSE REFUSES TO FIX THE BRAKES TO MAKE IT SAFE TO DRIVE. THEIR POSITION SEEMS TO BE DUAL, 'WAIT UNTIL WE HAVE THE 'FIX' READY, SOMETIME NEXT YE…

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ODI 10295589

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WORKHORSES CHASSIS W22. HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO A RECENT BRAKE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HE EXPERIENCED BRAKE DRAG ALONG WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE DEALER STATED THAT ALTHOUGH IDENTICAL SYMPTOMS WERE PRESENT, HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY A DIAGNOSTIC FEE PRIOR TO SERVICE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE NOT APPLICABLE. UPDATED 01/…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 2.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 23,145 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10293469 · 28,289 mi

WE DROVE 300 MILES AND FELT THE REAR CALIPERS HANGING UP ON 3 OCCASIONS. AS SOON AS WE GOT ON THE INTERSTATE, WE FELT THE MTRHOME HAD NO POWER, AS IF THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED AND THEN SMELLED BURNING BRAKE ODOR. STOPPED AT THE FIRST REST AREA IN A COUPLE OF MILES, LET THEM COOL FOR 2 HOURS, THEN THEY DID RELEASE AND AS LONG AS WE WERE ON THE INTERSTATE NOT USING BRAKES, WE WERE FINE. AS SOON AS WE GOT OFF THE INTERSTATE TO GO TO THE RV PARK, WITHIN 2 MILES, THE BRAKES ONCE AGAIN HEATED UP BUT NOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE DAMAGE. NEXT DAY WE CON…

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ODI 10340773 · 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WORKHORSE W22. THE CONTACT STATED THAT APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO WHILE TRAVELING IN WARM WEATHER WITH A HALF OF TANK OF GAS OR LESS, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY HAVE A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE, WHICH WAS TO RELOCATE THE FUEL CANISTER TO THE OUTSIDE THE CANISTER. THE COST OF THE REPAIRS WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY $2,000.00, AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE IS CUR…

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ODI 10440813

2003 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE MOTORHOME ON A 2003 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WORKHORSE BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IN MAY OF 2009, HE RECEIVED AN INTERIM NOTICE WARNING ABOUT A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH THE WORKHORSE SYSTEM. THE NOTICED STATED THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY OF THE BRAKES STICKING, BURNING AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATING. IT FURTHER STATED THAT IF THE SYMPTOMS SHOULD APPEAR, THAT THE DRIVER SHOULD PULL OVER AND EXAMINE THE WHEELS FOR EXCESSIVE HEAT AND CONTACT A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. IN JUNE 2009…

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

2 mentions · 1.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 1,550 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10204241 · 1,550 mi

I HAVE A WORKHORSE CHASSIS WITH A BRAKE PROBLEM. SOUNDS LIKE ACTION # PEO732. I NOTICED DURING A TRIP TO FLORIDA IN APRIL THAT THE BRAKES SMELLED HOT AT THE REAR OF MOTORHOME DURING REFUELING. DURING MY TRIP TO SALT LAKE CITY AUGUST 1ST, 2007. MY BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND NOT COME BACK UP OR RELEASE THE BRAKES, I USED MY TOES TO BRING PEDAL BACK UP. IN UTAH I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC CENTER LOOK AT THE PROBLEM, THEY DETERMINED IT TO BE A BAD BOOSTER PUMP. THEY REPLACED THE PUMP AND PEDAL WOULD COME BACK UP AND RELEASE THE BRAKES, BUT S…

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ODI 10283230

CONSUMER RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL 50901-C FOR WORK HORSE CHASSIS. CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS MOTOR HOME HAS MANY PROBLEMS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN A MAJOR PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE RV AND THEY ONLY WORKED NORMAL ABOUT 70-80% OF THE TIME. THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED ALL OF THE CALIPERS AT HIS EXPENSE, BECAUSE NO ONE WANTED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM AND NOW A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. THE POWER STEERING LEAKED AT THE WELD OF THE REAR HOUSING, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS REPAIRED TWICE, BUT IT NEVER STAYED…

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 0.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 1,550 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10204241 · 1,550 mi

I HAVE A WORKHORSE CHASSIS WITH A BRAKE PROBLEM. SOUNDS LIKE ACTION # PEO732. I NOTICED DURING A TRIP TO FLORIDA IN APRIL THAT THE BRAKES SMELLED HOT AT THE REAR OF MOTORHOME DURING REFUELING. DURING MY TRIP TO SALT LAKE CITY AUGUST 1ST, 2007. MY BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND NOT COME BACK UP OR RELEASE THE BRAKES, I USED MY TOES TO BRING PEDAL BACK UP. IN UTAH I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC CENTER LOOK AT THE PROBLEM, THEY DETERMINED IT TO BE A BAD BOOSTER PUMP. THEY REPLACED THE PUMP AND PEDAL WOULD COME BACK UP AND RELEASE THE BRAKES, BUT S…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b