Tl* the contact owns a 2002 fleetwood south wind rv with 2001 workhorse w22 chassis. While driving at 15 MPH, the contact noticed an unusual burning odor and the brakes were not operating as normal. The contact discovered the brake fluid was extremely low and was causing the brake failure. The manufacturer verified the vehicle was involved in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and that the vehicle would need to be inspected before recall repairs were performed. The contact was not comfortable with driving the vehicle to the dealer for fear of a possible failure or crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 40, 200. Updated 07/29/10 *bf the consumer experienced brake failure due to faulty piston in the bosch calipers. The ABS light did not illuminate to indicated there was a burnt sensor. Updated 08/03/10
2001 Workhorse W22: brake failure
5 of the 10 complaints about the 2001 Workhorse W22 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 50%
- recalls
- 2
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Letter from senator sessions on behalf of constituent re brake failures on his motorhome (dot/I#2010-1141)*tgw 2001 workhorse w22 chassis. The consumer stated the first time he lost braking he was descending a narrow twisting mountain road. The consumer was able to bring the rv to complete and safe stop using the hand brake and downshifting. The consumer discovered the front wheel was smoking and nearly caught on fire. The rv was towed the next day, to the nearest workhorse facility. The dealer replaced all the burned parts, which included the calipers, ABS sensors, pin kit, rotor, oil seals and pads. Workhorse was aware of the design problem in the brakes related to a type of plastic instead of steel component in the caliper pistons that expanded with heat which prevented the brake from releasing from the braking position. In january 2004, the consumer again lost braking ability, narrowly avoiding a rear end collision with an 18 wheeler by swerving into the emergency lane. Again, the rv was to towed the dealer. Upon inspection, they determined both rear calipers had stuck which caused overheating of the brake fluid to a gel. The consumer stated at least three times, the brakes have overheated due to stuck calipers requiring removal of the wheels and lubricating the caliper pins. It wasn't until july 2005, two years after the consumer experienced a near fatal accident due to brake failure, that workhorse sent him copy of a dealer bulletin 50401-c describing a defect involving brake caliper hanging in a partial apply position that can get extremely hot causing severe damage to brake parts. Workhorse has denied the consumer reimbursement twice. *jb updated 09/09/11.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 workhorse w22. While driving 30 MPH when he tried to stop at a red light his brakes did not work. The contact continued to apply pressure to the brakes and the vehicle still wouldn't slow down. He pulled into a store parking lot were he finally got the vehicle to stop. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 28,000.
2001 workhorse chassis with bosch 4 wheel disc brakes. Complete system replaced one time at owners expense. Since replacement, there have two incidents of total brake failure which could have caused a terrible crash had there not been a ditch to run into. The coach is a monaco. Monaco no longer exists and workhorse and bosch go back and forth about who is at fault and no one will fix the problem. My family and I are in danger every time we choose to use the motorhome.
Four wheel brake failure with cracked rotors and replacement of rotors, pads, and calipers required.
Related recalls
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
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- On certain motorhome chassis equipped with bosch zops, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin slide.
- Risk
- A hang up or lock up may cause the calipers to over heat and not allow the driver to stop safely. This could cause overheating of the brake calipers which could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, repair and replace according to the procedure developed by bosch (see campaign 03e064000). The recall began on august 1, 2004. Owners should contact workhorse at 1‑877‑294‑6773.
Recall number 04V084000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Workhorse W22 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2001 Workhorse W22?
5 of 10 owner complaints about the 2001 Workhorse W22 (50%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
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There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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