2003 Workhorse Chassis: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 26, 2010 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 workhorse chassis. The brake calipers were not functioning properly and the ABS light illuminated when the contact was driving at approximately 25 MPH. The contact stated that the failure seemed to occur at all speeds while driving. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint due to the parts being unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 50,000. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 20,622 miles · TX

While driving my rv I began to lose power. I parked and found the engine compartment very hot and smelled of burning material. I noticed the front wheel covers were too hot to touch. I called the selling dealer and was advised to call the chassis manufacturer who in turn advised to call the authorized workhouse dealer in town who then advised me to contact a transmission company in nearby corpus christi and not drive the unit but have it towed. I was told the transmission had locked down for some reason and not to drive it further. I had the unit towed. The transmission company later advised nothing was wrong but that some loose battery cables were tightened. Then a month later while driving my rv I noticed the unit was pulling to the right and I again found the right front wheel cover was hot. I contacted the authorized workhorse dealer in town and was advised that they did not do brake work but referred me to a local mechanic and ask that the front brakes be dismantled, inspected, cleaned, and greased. This work was completed and no damage was found. The mechanic advised that he was not sure if the problem was solved but only time would tell. He does not rule out the possibility that there remains some kind of hydraulic problem within the ABS brake system. In summary, total cost expended to date amounts to $750. And I am not sure if the unit is safe to drive as the problem may resurface, the unit fail to stop, or catch on fire. Research on the internet finds a host of complaints pinpointing the brakes on a workhorse chassis. These complaints including some directed to the federal safety agency appear to document my current problem. I would also suggest the manufacturer VIN numbers may pinpoint the range of problem identification but may not rule out the manufacturer using up inventory of defective parts to complete their work before changing to new improved parts. Reference: the federal safety agency action no. Ea07016, the federal safety agency complaint no.s 10160192, 10209084, 10215202, 10226637, and 10237100.

Filed Mar 31, 2008 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 workhorse chassis. The contact stated that both front and rear passenger side brake components failed. The brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that could lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and ABS sensors. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 10,400.

Filed Jun 19, 2006 · Brakes · 17,000 miles · FL

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 -

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · MA

While driving at any speed, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the shock absorbers needed to be replaced. However the problem still occurs. The ABS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details.