2004 Workhorse W22

The contact owns a 2004 Workhorse W22. The contact stated that after the RV was stored for several years, the contact learned that the brakes had seized. The contact then became aware that the RV was included in a recall. The RV was taken to the dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V110000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the RV experienced brake failure. The contact stated that after the repair due, to personal issues, he was unable to use the RV for several months. The contact stated that he recently started driving the RV around the property and locally; however, he became aware of brake fluid leaking underneath the RV. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the RV to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,022.

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 NHTSA 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.

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. *JB

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. *JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED THEY WOULD SURGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR ROTORS NEEDED TO BE SERVICED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 696 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATED 3/7/11 *CN UPDATED 03/14/11

2004 SOUTHWIND MOTORHOME ON A 2004 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. CONSUMER STATES THAT IT IS INVOLVED IN THE WORKHORSE RECALL FOR DEFECT WITH BOSCH BRAKES. HE STATES THAT HE HAD TO GET A COMPLETE BRAKE JOB. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *KB ALL FOUR ROTORS WERE CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT BASED ON THE BRAKE PROBLEM BEING CAUSED BY FATIGUE. *JB

2004 DOLPHIN MOTOR HOME ON A 2004 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. CONSUMER FEELS THAT BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTIVE CALIPERS HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO INCUR THE REPAIR EXPENSE, SINCE HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR CALIPERS WERE DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE PISTONS TO HOLD THE BRAKE PADS OUT AND RUB, WHICH GENERATED HEAT. THE HEAT CAUSED ALL FOUR ROTORS TO CRACK, WHICH IN TURN WORE OUT THE DISC PADS. *JB

2004 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. CONSUMER STATES THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE ROTOR FROZE CAUSING A BURNING SMELL. SENT THE COACH IN FOR REPAIR AND WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR. HE FEELS THAT THE FAILURE WAS A CAUSE FROM THE RECALL. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED A WEEK AFTER THE RV WAS INSPECTED, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ABS SENSOR, ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS. *JB