Tl*the contact owns a 2006 monaco coach monarch se rv equipped with a workhorse w20 chassis. The contact referenced recall 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the recall repair was performed on october 26, 2010. The dealer returned the vehicle with the left front rotor cracked and the pad had 30% left. The contact stated that the other brakes were at 70% with no cracks. The contact called the manufacturer who had not responded. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 24,000.
The worst 2006 Workhorse W20 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Steering1
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- Brakes2
- Steering1
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 09V110000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
- Risk
- This steering condition could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts. The recall began on may 22, 2006. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑294‑6773.
Recall number 06V148000 · Recall details
What 2006 Workhorse W20 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving on the dc beltway in traffic, the brake pedal went to the floor without stopping. Pumping the pedal gave enough power to stop vehicle. Abs warning light also came on. Stopped vehicle on side of road. Brakes were very hot. Disconnected car we were towing and attempted to continue. Brakes did cool off and returned to normal operation. We had previously towed the car without any problems. Rv was taken to an authorized shop about 5 miles from campground. They said they knew about the problem and could "patch" it until workhorse came out with a fix.
The steering on my 2007/2006 workhorse w-20 chassis is extremely/dangerously loose in that it is very difficult to drive safely during minimal environmental conditions of winds and passing vehicles. I compare this vehicle to three other motorhomes with workhorse chassis and 110,000 + miles of accident free driving.
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Questions about the 2006 Workhorse W20
Is the 2006 Workhorse W20 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2006 Workhorse W20, fewer than a typical W20 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Workhorse W20?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Workhorse W20 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Workhorse W20 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V110000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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