Workhorse W22 overheating problems

Filed Sep 7, 2022 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2004 Newmar Kountry built on a 2004 Workhorse W22 chassis. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond as needed. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on four occasions where the brake pads were replaced four times however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while driving on a wet road surface and attempting to make a stop at the stop sign, the vehicle slid into a ditch. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The contact was able to pull the RV out of the ditch with the assistance of a four-wheel drive vehicle. The contact’s friend, an independent mechanic, arrived at the scene and diagnosed that the brake calipers had seized, causing the brakes to overheat while driving. Additionally, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the brake rotors needed to be replaced. The mechanic performed an unknown service on the brakes which allowed the contact to drive to his residence. However, the failure reoccurred and the brake pedal was smoking. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V110000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer informed the contact that they needed to verify that the manufacturer would cover the recall repair prior to assisting. The contact contacted other unknown dealers who declined to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2018 · Brakes · CA

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.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Electrical · 40,926 miles · CA

During heavy electrical load(2 A/C's) iota its-50 transfer switch overheated ans shorted out wiring.

Filed Nov 4, 2011 · Brakes · PA

2004 georgie boy cruise master class a motor home on a 2004 workhorse chassis. Consumer writes in regards to problem with brakes *tgw the consumer stated the problem first began in september 2007, when the brakes began overheating and smoking. The consumer had the rv towed . Workhorse paid part of the bill because the rv was still under warranty. In august 2009, the brakes failed and the rv would not stop. The rv was towed again, where the braking system was repaired. In september 2010, the consumer received a recall letter from workhorse regarding a problem with the brakes. The consumer took the rv to a repair facility to have it inspected. The rv failed inspection, due to the braking system overheating and smoking. The consumer contacted workhorse while at the repair facility and workhorse refused to absorb the cost of having the rv towed to an authorized service center. The consumer informed workhorse, the brakes were overheating and smoking and he would not be able to drive it. A representative from the repair shop informed workhorse it was their responsibility to have the rv towed. Workhorse decided to pay for the towing. Repairs were only made to the calipers. In july 2011, the rv would not stop and went out of control on the interstate, forcing the consumer off the highway. The consumer contacted workhorse again, to inform them of the brake failure and they refused to have the rv towed or pay for any of the repairs.

Filed Oct 29, 2011 · Brakes · 31,300 miles · CA

I had new tires put on this motorhome and the mechanic showed me front rotors were both cracked and reminded me of the bosch caliper recall. I checked my VIN # on workhorse web site and it showed the recall for my chassis. I took it to bob stall chevrolet in san diego to handle the recall. I was informed workhorse denied the rotors were damaged by the possibility of the calipers not releasing and overheating and cracking the rotors. I have never even smelt hot brakes on this motorhome since I have owned it. I was surprised to see cracked rotors especially this size of rotors. I have done all my own vehicle maintenance for the last 35 years including many brake jobs. I have rarely even had to turn rotors on any of my autos,b usually just change pads or shoes. I am extremely conscious of how I use my brakes especially on the motorhome as this is my third one in 20 years. I had a bounder on a ford chassis for ten years prior to this workhorse and I changed the pads at 40k miles with no issues with rotors or calipers. My problem is that I am paying $1600.00 to have new rotors and pads with seals on a 5 year old chassis. This is totally unacceptable especially for something I paid $130,000.00 for. I believe these rotors were either damaged by sticking calipers or uneven tempering during the manufacturing process of these rotors.

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Brakes · TX

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.

Filed Jan 31, 2011 · Brakes · IL

Consumer states that his 2004 damon intruder on a 2004 w22 workhorse custom chassis experienced the caliper defects resulting in safety recall 50901-c. Consumer requests reimbursement for replacement calipers. *tgw the consumer stated the brakes overheated to the point that a severe wobble had developed in the front wheels and was causing the steering wheel to oscillate. The consumer stated the repairs cost $ 3,089.49 of which $1,751.10 was reimbursed by workhorse. The consumer is requesting the remaining of the repair bill.

Filed Dec 10, 2010 · Brakes · WA

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.

Filed Nov 15, 2010 · Brakes · 53,521 miles · OH

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.

Filed Sep 27, 2010 · Brakes · 29,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 monaco monarch rv equipped with a workhorse chassis w22. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated the recall mentioned that the dealer would replace the rotors in conjunction to the four brake calipers replacement. The dealer refused to replace the overheated rotors under the recall remedy. The rear driver side rotor was replaced at the owner's expense. The three other damaged rotors were not replaced. In addition, the complete brake system had been previously replaced in october of 2007. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.