2003 Workhorse W22 problems
Owners have filed 130 complaints about the 2003 Workhorse W22 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 86.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 1.5%.
Complaints130
Crashes1
Fires10
Injuries0
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 86.9% · 113
Fuel system, gasoline 1.5% · 2
Engine and engine cooling 1.5% · 2
Steering 1.5% · 2
Electrical system 1.5% · 2
Service brakes, electric 1.5% · 2
Service brakes 1.5% · 2
Exterior lighting 0.8% · 1
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash and 10 describe a fire.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 93 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 20,000 miles.
In owners' own words
2003 Workhorse W22 chassis. Consumer writes regarding problems with brakes *tgw the consumer stated there was burning brake smell coming from the right front passenger side of the rv and the brake pedal traveled to the floor twice. The consumer stated he has waited over a year for the recall to be performed. *Jb the consumer stated the recall was being limited to a bosch part. Updated 12/22/10 Service brakes, hydraulic
2003 Workhorse W22 chassis. Consumer writes regarding Workhorse recall *tgw the consumer stated the brakes were replaced on january 28, 2010. Eight months later, the rv was back at the repair shop for more brake work. When the consumer arrived home from a trip, there was a recall notice in the mail regarding the brakes. The front and rear calipers were replaced, as well as the rotors and pads. Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle had brake failure 3 times in 36k miles. Additionally, axle seals have been replaced 3 times due to excessive heat from brakes. Brakes and seals have all been replaced 3 times. Spoke to Workhorse numerous times, was told there is no maintenance to do on brakes, just have them inspected twice a year, and have them replaced if sticking, even if it is every 10k miles @ $2,000 per repair. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 36,862 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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