Tl*the contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to recall 04v195000 (electrical system) and received a recall notice for a brake system defect (not in the federal safety agency database): bosch campaign id:50901-c. The contact was driving at approximately 45 MPH when the brake pedal stuck suddenly. The contact also noticed a lot of heat being emitted from the brakes and smoke from the wheels so he removed the pads from the rotors and drove home. The brakes did not retract so the rotors overheated intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer who informed him that the parts for repair were unavailable. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The current mileage was approximately 34,000.
2004 Workhorse Chassis brakes complaints
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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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 monaco lapalma rv. The vehicle was equipped with a workhorse chassis w22. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The recall notification was received in may 2009. The contact was displeased to know the manufacturer recall remedy has been unavaiale for such a lengthy period of time. The manufacturer had been notified on several occasions. There was no failure mileage.
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.
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 workhorse winnabego chassis w22. He received notice for a recall campaign (see the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v110000; service brakes-hydraulic) and stated he filed a complaint months ago in regards to recall repairs. He also stated for the last year, he has received two interim recall notices from workhorse stating the remedy for the recall was not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and stated they had not further information as to when and if the parts would ever become available. The contact was concerned for his safety and the fact that no one could advise him as to when the defective parts would become available. There were no failures at this time and mileage was unknown. Updated 3/4/2010 *cn updated 05/20/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis w22. While the workhorse manufacturer was servicing the vehicle for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v110000, service brakes, hydraulic, the technician stated that he did not need to have the recall repaired and he was refused service. The contacts VIN number was included in the recall and he experienced the identical failure that was described in the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 workhorse w22. While driving the front brakes locked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the technicians machined four rotors and flushed the brake fluid system. Six months after the repair the technician replaced the right front brake caliper,and lubed the flag pins. In spring of 2009 she received recall notice # 09v110000(service brakes, hydraulic). However when she contacted the dealer she was advised that parts were unavailable. He then added that there was not an estimated time period when the parts will be available. The current mileage was approximately 17,000. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
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 federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 safari simba motor home with a 2004 workhorse chassis w22. While the contact was servicing the motor home, he noticed that the front RPM was increasing. He also smelled a strong odor coming from the brakes. He then observed that both front brakes were overheating. He called the manufacturer and requested that his chassis be serviced according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall; therefore, they would not assist with the repair. The failure and current mileages were 17,000.
Recent discussion boards talked about the need to service the brakes on the workhorse chassis. Had the wheels pulled and the brakes examined. All four rotors were cracked, causing increased wear on the shoes and a dangerous condition. I replaced them at my own expense.
Workhorse w22 with brake caliper problems. Have changed 5 calipers, 3 seals and two rotors on a 3 year old motorhome with 17,000 on it.
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 repaired. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The current mileage was 24,939 and failure mileage was 22,300.
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 9,980 and failure mileage was 8,500.
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 failure mileage was 13,761 updated 04-08-08 *bf the front caliper seized which created excessive friction on the rotor which resulted in the rotor becoming warped. Updated
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
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 the motorhome off the road. The lack of power the consumer experienced was due to the brakes not releasing. The consumer called a tow truck, when the tow truck driver disconnected the driveshaft he discovered why the ABS light had come, the sensor and wire were completely melted. The mechanic fixed the result of the malfunction, but not the malfunction. After getting the rv back,the consumer felt a loss of power and could see a drop in gas mileage. The consumer heard a noise, but when he tapped the brakes the noise went away. The consumer believed the problem was either the booster pump or booster pump switch sticking which was preventing the brakes from releasing all the way.
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