2003 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer writes in regards to bad brakes *tgw the consumer stated he/she first experienced front brake failure in sept 2007. The front brakes locked up which caused the brakes to overheat. The front calipers, brake pads, front inner seals, front outer hub covers and rotors had to be replaced. Also, the right front wheel speed sensor was defective and had to be replaced as well . The second time was in april 2008 when the rear calipers seized and damaged the rotors and pads. The brakes were replaced under an extended warranty. The consumer stated he/she received a refund check for the rear brakes only. The consumer stated since a recall was issued, all of his/her money should be refunded including money for the components that were damage as a result of the failed brakes.
2003 Workhorse W22: brake failure
29 of the 113 complaints about the 2003 Workhorse W22 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,000
- typical mileage
- 18,000
- recalls
- 1
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Consumer writes regarding workhorse recall *tgw the consumer was denied reimbursement. According to workhorse, the work invoice did not reference a problem concerning caliper failure and they further stated the consumer did not take the rv to an authorized service center for the brake failure. The consumer stated the brake system locked up completely and began smoking profusely while the rv was being driven during rush hour traffic. The brake discs were severely warped and the calipers were completely inoperative. *jb updated 01/05/11. *jb updated 01/13/11.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 workhorse w22. The contact stated that she called the dealer to make an appointment regarding the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v110000 service brakes hydraulic. She was informed that the parts were not available. They did not offer her any time frame and stated that they would notify her by mail when she should bring the vehicle in to be repaired. The first recall notice was received in may 2009. She has received two additional identical recall notices; however, the parts are not available. The contact has experienced brake failure since the recall notices were received. The failure and current mileages were 22,000.
Tl*the contact owns 2003 damon intruder rv. The vehicle was equipped with a workhorse chassis w22. While the contact was driving approximately 5 MPH, backing into a parking space, the brakes failed without warning. The emergency brakes were engaged to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and repaired for the failure. The brakes and computerized system were replaced at an estimated cost of $5,000. Also, the calipers were replaced on a separate occasion. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic. However, the part was unavailable for the recall remedy repair. The contact had concern of the lengthy period of time and uncertainty of the part availability for the repair. The failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 11/15/10 *cn the consumer stated the rv was repaired on october 2010. Updated 11/26/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 workhorse w22 rv. The contact stated he received approximately six different recall and interim recall letters for brake failures in his vehicle (the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v110000: service brakes, hydraulic). In november 2008, the contact phoned the manufacturer as he was advised in the recall letter and was informed that the parts needed to complete recall repairs were not yet available. Two years after receiving the initial recall letter; the manufacturer was still stating that the parts were not yet available. The contact believed the recall was not being handled in a reasonable time frame when dealing with a confirmed safety defect. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000 and the current mileage was approximately 30,000.
The contact owns a 2003 workhorse w22. The contact stated that while traveling down the highway at approximately 40mph the caliper began to lock up and the vehicle began to shimmy. Upon arriving at their destination the brakes failed totally. Workhorse was notified and the owner was told to drive the vehicle 100 miles to have it repaired. The owner has received the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v110000 in may 2009, but parts are still not available. Workhorse advised the owner that he needed to call every day to check on the parts. The owner is unable to drive the vehicle because the vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage is approximately 47,500.
2003 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer is upset that he was not reimbursed for his rv repairs. *gr prior to the receiving the recall notice, the consumer had to replace two ABS sensors due to heat damage. The consumer stated the rv had been parked for five months prior to the brake failure. The ABS sensors failed because the brake calipers were stuck in the applied position which caused the brake pads to drag on the rotors and heat up. As he was driving, a signal on the dash sounded and the ABS light illuminated and he felt the brake pedal become soft and then it went to the floor. When the consumer exited the rv, there was a very distinct brake burning smell coming from the two rear wheels. Workhorse denied the claim citing there was no indication of excessive heat found nor was it due to a caliper malfunction.
2003 workhorse chassis 2003. Consumer stated he experienced brake failure and requests reimbursement *tgw prior to receiving a recall notice, the rv had been repaired several times due to the brakes overheating and the calipers becoming stuck. The consumer stated he submitted all of the invoices, because workhorse stated they would reimburse him, but now they are refusing to reimburse him.
2003 w22 workhorse chassis with defective brakes with a recall. *kb the consumer stated when he arrived at his destination, he smelled a burning odor. The dashboard did not show any warning lights. Also, at the same time the brake pedal went to the floor. The next day, the rv was towed to a repair facility. The consumer was informed the master cylinder, calipers, all the brake lines, hoses, and wheel cylinders needed to be replaced because the brake fluid became so hot, it destroyed all of the component's. When the consumer arrived home, there was a safety recall notice in the mail. The consumers claim for reimbursement was denied. Workhorse stated the documents the consumer provided did not indicate there was damage to the calipers, rotors and pads.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dolphin national workhorse chassis w-22. He received an interim letter december 2009 stating his recreational vehicle (rv) was under recall (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v110000, service brakes, hydraulic), however the parts were not yet available. Two months later, he contacted the manufacturer to inquire about the parts and if they were yet available. The manufacturer could not be contacted. He also inquired via email and left several messages, with no results. He had experienced brake failure twice before he received the recall letter pertaining to the service brakes. The contact was unable to receive recall repairs within a reasonable time-frame. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000 and the current was 15,000.
Tl*the contact owns 2003 gulf stream sun voyager rv. The vehicle was equipped with a 2003 workhorse chassis w22. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH on normal road conditions when the "anti-lock brake system" (ABS) warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. There was pressure applied to the brake pedal, followed by no power response. The vehicle slowed down after several attempts to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection where a temporary repair was performed on the vehicle. The contact received recall campaign id number 09v110000, service brakes, hydraulic in may, 2009 which was prior to the brake failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the part being unavailable. There were concerns of the safety risks involved and the uncertainty of the availability of the part. The VIN was rejected from the system which will be updated upon receipt of the complaint form. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 workhorse w22 chassis rv. She received recall notice number 09v110000(service brakes, hydraulic). 6 months later the remedy referenced in the recall remained unavailable. The current mileage was under 7576. The consumer's husband took the rv to be inspected and after leaving the dealership, the brakes failed. Updated 01/29/10 the consumer stated the rv has been out of commission for over a year. The consumer stated workhorse offered a temporary fix that they may or may not pay for. Updated 04/08/10.*jb updated 05/26/10.
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
Questions about the 2003 Workhorse W22 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2003 Workhorse W22?
29 of 113 owner complaints about the 2003 Workhorse W22 (26%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
How much does it cost to fix brake failure on the 2003 Workhorse W22?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,000 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Workhorse W22?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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