Navistar is recalling.....there's a recall to replace all four calipers but they won't replace the rotors all four of them are cracked from overheating because of the calipers hanging up . This recall is for a workhorse w22 chassis.
2003 Workhorse W22: engine overheating
23 of the 113 complaints about the 2003 Workhorse W22 describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 23,860
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
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 w-22 workhorse chassis motor home. Consumer states that he had a recall for the brakes and ending up paying for the repair. He feels that workhorse should have paid since the part was under recall. *kb the consumer stated the ABS light illuminated. The rv was taken to a repair shop and they turned the light off and advised the consumer to come back in a few days for a full inspection. The consumer returned a few days later for a rear brake inspection. The repair shop informed the consumer the rear brakes had become very hot and burned and would need to be replaced. When the parts arrived, the consumer went back to the shop to have the rear brakes replaced. Two years after having the rear brakes replaced, the ABS light illuminated again and the consumer began hearing strange sounds and the rv drove a little differently. When the consumer was able to pull over, he looked under the rv and smelled a strange odor and the brakes were extremely hot. The consumer was able to safely drive the rv to a repair shop, once the brakes cooled down. The repair shop determined the front brakes had seized and overheated and needed to be replaced. Three months later, the calipers were replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 workhorse newman mountaineer with a w22 chassis. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) when the dealer discovered that the calipers had overheated and fractured all four rotors. The dealer replaced the rotors. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 53,521.
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 winnebago adventurer.(2003 workhorse w22 chassis) consumer requests reimbursement for repairs to the brakes before receipt of recall notice. *tgw the consumer stated the ABS light would come on and go off periodically. Also, there were unusual sounds coming from the brakes when they were applied as well as a mushy feel. In addition, from time to time the left rear wheel would overheat. The consumer took the rv to a repair shop where he was informed the rv would need a complete brake job; which included pads, rotors and calipers. *jb the consumer received reimbursement for the brake repairs on his rv. Updated 06/17/10.
2003 winnebago adventurer(workhorse w22) safety recall 50901-c. *nj the ABS sensor light would illuminate and go out periodically. The rv was inspected by 2 different dealerships. Both indicated that they could not find anything wrong with the sensors. Also, there was an unusual sound coming from the brakes when the brake pedal was applied as well as some softness in the brakes over the past few months. In addition, from time to time, the left rear wheel overheated. The consumer received an interim recall notice, but had not heard anything else about a firm decision as to what workhorse was going to do to finalize and fix the problems. While driving, the left rear wheel began to overheat. The rv was taken to a workhorse service center. Upon inspection, the consumer was informed the rv needed a complete brake job, including pads, rotors and calipers. The consumer received another recall in which the interim recall had been updated and the recall pointed out the related symptoms and warning signs that the consumer had already experienced.
On oct 26, 2009, I experienced total brake failure on 2003 winnebago motor home at 18,000 miles. Afterward, I discovered the chassis, manufactured by workhorse, a division of navistar, is under a recall. The federal safety agency campaign id number : 09v110000 my motor home is unsafe to drive, (sticking, overheating brake system) and the ABS (automatic brake system) warning light is on telling me there is a problem. Workhorse refuses to fix the brakes to make it safe to drive. Their position seems to be dual, 'wait until we have the 'fix' ready, sometime next year.' and, at the same time, saying 'the sticking brake situation is your fault.' this dual statement seems to be the "line" they are feeding to all of us, at this time. It is outrageous! According to their representatives the recall 'fix' will not be available until sometime next year'..maybe. I am also concerned navistar and/or workhorse could enter bankruptcy before this issue is addressed. There are thousands of us out here with workhorse chassis, mine is a workhorse w22, having nearly identical issues with unsafe brakes. The symptom is the brake pedal goes to the floor resulting in no brakes with little or no prior warning. After that we discover the brakes have been stuck in the partially applied position which resulted in tremendous heat being generated. That, in turn causes the brake fluid to boil. When brake fluid boils it turns to a gas. Once this has happened the motor home has no brakes! Workhorse, a division of navistar is doing little if nothing at this time to remedy this very dangerous situation and apparently has taken the position that the cost to remedy 50,000 motor homes with defective brakes outweighs the risk of putting their customer's lives in jeopardy. This is outrageous! Please be aware that I will be posting this alert to your dept on the rv forums on the internet. You are hereby notified of this dangerous situation.
Regarding the bosch brake recall, I experienced no brakes when they overheated in august, 2009. The brake pedal went to the floor when applied. Thankfully I was near my destination and contacted a repairman that informed me that once they cooled down, the brakes would work again and they did. My problem is that I recently contacted workhorse who advised that they still do not the parts to correct my recall that I received back in the early spring of 2009. What's up with that? Am I to continue to risk my family's life, as well as others on the road, while they offer no definite solution? Maybe a large lawsuit after an accident will get their attention, you think?
2003 holiday rambler has a problem with the brakes. *nj the consumer has a 2003 workhorse w22 chassis. The brakes have failed 4 times. The calipers were replaced, but the brakes and rotors were not replaced. The brakes and rotors overheated due to the faulty calipers and the brake pads were worn. The consumer took the rv to the dealer and they found the right rear speed sensor open and both rear calipers piston seals had melted. They replaced the rear calipers, but not the front ones or the speed sensors. Thee consumer also stated the pedal would go down to the floor and the bas light illuminated. The consumer was then informed the brake fluid was contaminated and needed to be flushed. After 2 years of complaining, the consumer finally received a recall notice regarding the brakes.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 workhorse w22 chassis. While the vehicle was idling, the contact smelled a strong burning odor. When the brake pedal was depressed, he experienced reduced braking capability and the ABS warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. He took the vehicle to a local repair shop and had the ABS sensor replaced due to overheating. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and immediately called the manufacturer. A representative stated that a corrective remedy had not been developed; therefore, they could not repair the vehicle. The failure still persists. The failure and current mileages were not applicable. Updated 5/28/09 *cn the consumer stated once he got on the highway, the smell seemed to dissipate, but when he came to a steep grade and applied the brakes the pedal went to the floor and the ABS light illuminated. The consumer was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road. Affter the rv sat for an 1/2 the smell went away, but the ABS light stayed on. Updated 05/29/09.
We own 2003 rv on a workhorse chassis. We just received from workhorse safety recall 50901c interim notice. In may 2008 our rear brakes locked up in ocala, fl while enroute to our home in ri. Severe overheating with brake burning smell, brakes dragging and the brakes became suddenly mushy when applied, we did not realize it was our brakes because our windows were closed. When the ABS light came on I immediately pulled over, discovered the rear hubs were very hot. We were towed to a wheel and brake facility near I 75 where it was determined there was extensive damage from the heat. Replaced were bearings in the differential, calipers, rotors. Pads. We have contacted the repair facility to mail us a complete list of repairs. We had 23 days left on a five yr. Extended warranty that paid over $1700 and we paid out of pocket over $2100 that was not covered by the insurance for some reason. This yr, april 2009, we again tried to drive the rv home from central fl and made it 20 miles up us27 when again we noticed the burning smell, pulled over, and this time the front hubs were very hot so we returned the rv to the campground and make plans to have the front brakes fixed when we return in the fall. We did not feel there was any hope for us until we got the recall notice the other day here in ri.
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Questions about the 2003 Workhorse W22 overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 2003 Workhorse W22?
23 of 113 owner complaints about the 2003 Workhorse W22 (20%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Workhorse W22?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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