Incident in england: soft pedal & loss of braking, on imported american motorhome (rv). There are thousands of imported rvs here. My vehicle is a 2002 'trail lite 262' by r-vision on a workhorse chassis. It is used regularly & has 35,000 miles. A recent service noted the brake calipers were free to move, but suitable lubricant was applied as a precaution. Two weeks ago, approaching a sharp double bend at 40 to 50 MPH, the brake pedal went to the floor with no retarding action. I could not take the curve at that speed, and quickly put the auto gearbox into low, and steered off the road onto the grass, then a farm entrance. I was lucky - elsewhere that road has a drainage ditch alongside. It could have been serious. After stopping I realized there was a very strong burning smell from both rear brakes. I crawled along for half a mile and parked up. Next morning the pedal feel had returned; it was obvious that overheating had boiled the fluid causing pressure loss. I phoned the specialist rv garage which services it. They told me in recent weeks they had 4 vehicles with the same fault, and replaced brake calipers in which the pistons were seizing or hanging. All were on the workhorse chassis, around 2002 -3 with similar usage and mileage. I am convinced this is a serious manufacturing defect affecting rvs in the uk. I note on your website workhorse have accepted this fault, stating that it affects the w22 chassis etc. The service mechanic here assures me the very same brakes are also fitted to the p22 chassis (which mine is). In the uk there has been no recall campaign or publicity about the fault. I am concerned there could be a serious accident, or even fatality. May I suggest you communicate the problem to our 'vehicle operating & safety agency' so they issue a warning or recall. Also, can you advise me how to get the faulty brakes replaced by workhorse please.
2002 Workhorse W22: engine overheating
8 of the 67 complaints about the 2002 Workhorse W22 describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 20,000
- recalls
- 0
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 holiday rambler vacationer. The contact stated heat builds up in the brake system. The rv was taken to the dealer and the calipers and rotors were replaced. Immediately after the repair he noticed that the transmission would not change gears and the speedometer was inoperative. He notified the dealer but was not provided with any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 15,000. Consumer is updating information. 10/15/09 *nj the consumer also stated the ABS light illuminated. The consumer stated after all the problems he experienced, he finally received a recall from workhorse. The consumer was informed due to the brakes overheating, they probably caused damage to the transmission. The calipers were bad and the ABS fuses were hanging down and burned up. Updated 10/16/09 updated 10/20/09 *cn updated 10/23/09.
Letter from consumer re recall for brake problems with workhorse chassis. *nj while on a trip, the brakes overheated. The rv was taken to the dealer and it was found that the entire braking system was defective. The consumer was informed the parts would not be available until november even though the issue was a recall. The brakes lights remained on after the pedal was release. The mechanic found an internal short in the multi-function switch. The hazard lights were not working.
Consumer is seeking reimbursement for repairs after receiving safety recall 50901-c for workhorse rv. *nj prior to receiving the recall, the front brakes overheated. The rotors, calipers, inner seals, right rear speed sensor, hub seals and outer gasket were replaced.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2002 work horseman chassis w22. On several occasions the chassis brakes overheated. When the brakes overheated he would pull over until they cooled down. On april 10, 2006 the contact experience a total failure of the brakes, he was trying to slow down, and the break pedal when down to the floor. It was found that the right front caliper overheated. The dealer replaced the tube, caliper, ABS sensor,. Break pads, fluids and guide pins. The second major failure occurred march 19, 2008 the ABS light turned on and braking power was lost. At which time the left front side caliper was found to have overheated. The dealer replaced the caliper, fluids, ABS sensor, and break hose, this repair was cover by the warranty. The current mileage was 30,000, and the failure mileage was 20,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 workhorse w22. While driving 50 MPH, he heard a scraping noise and the brakes thumped when he depressed the brake pedal. The dealer stated that right front and both rear rotors were cracked. In addition, they felt that the calipers overheated and was the cause of the failure. As of january 3, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that all four rotors, calipers and hoses were previously replaced as part of the federal safety agency campaign id # 04v084000 (service brakes: hydraulic). The manufacturer refused to repair the failure again. The current and failure mileages were 48,583. Updated 01/29/08 *lj. Updated 01/29/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 workhorse w22. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed a burning smell coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. He stated that the calipers overheated. There was a recall repair performed for the service brakes, hydraulic (the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v084000) in february of 2005. The contact stated that the first failure did not occur until june of 2006. The dealer stated that the slide rods, calipers, and rotors should be replaced. As of november 15, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 11,000 and current mileage was 15,300. Updated 01-14-08. *kb the brake system was replaced. Updated 12/12/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 workhorse w22 holiday rambler. While driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when depressed. The contact pulled over and noticed that the rear brake caliber overheated and boiled the brake fluid. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer replaced the brake components. The current mileage was 18,000 and the failure mileage was 17,775. *updated 12/12/07 *bf the consumer stated replaced external transmission. Updated 12/12/07
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Is engine overheating a common problem on the 2002 Workhorse W22?
8 of 67 owner complaints about the 2002 Workhorse W22 (12%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
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