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2004 Workhorse W22
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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64 reports with mileage · 28 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 74 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports3 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
92 reportsBOTH OF MY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED 2/16/11 ON MY 2004 W22 WORKHORSE CHASSIS WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES. REPLACEMENT COST $1,200.00. THERE WAS A RECALL REPLACING DEFECTIVE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON THE 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. IS THIS THE CONTINUATION OF THE SAME PROBLEM OF DEFECTIVE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS? I'VE KEPT MY 8.1L TUNED AND…
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BOTH OF MY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED 2/16/11 ON MY 2004 W22 WORKHORSE CHASSIS WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES. REPLACEMENT COST $1,200.00. THERE WAS A RECALL REPLACING DEFECTIVE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON THE 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. IS THIS THE CONTINUATION OF THE SAME PROBLEM OF DEFECTIVE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS? I'VE KEPT MY 8.1L TUNED AND SERVICED AS PER MANUFACTURE INSTRUCTIONS. *TR
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 …
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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 …
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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 R…
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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
THE ABOVE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 10/29/2010, WHILE CONDUCTING THE FIRST 30 DAY RIVING TEST, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, THE DISPLAY LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON AND THEREFORE HAD TO DRIVE IN THE EVENING WITHOUT THIS KNOWLEDGE. DURING THE DAILIGHT, WHEN I PLACED THE VEHICLE IN CRUISE CONTR…
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THE ABOVE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 10/29/2010, WHILE CONDUCTING THE FIRST 30 DAY RIVING TEST, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, THE DISPLAY LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON AND THEREFORE HAD TO DRIVE IN THE EVENING WITHOUT THIS KNOWLEDGE. DURING THE DAILIGHT, WHEN I PLACED THE VEHICLE IN CRUISE CONTROL THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO TELL ME SO. THERE ARE MANY OTHER FEATURES TO THIS INSTUMENT THAT I DO NOT KNOW IF THEY WORK OR NOT. UPON BRINGING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE PURCHASING DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND THAT THE WORK HAD ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED ON APRIL 2010 AND THEREFORE IF I WANTED IT FIXED, I WOULD HAVE TO PAY APPROXIMATELY $600.00 TO GET IT FIXED. THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME WHILE BEING UNSAFE TO DRIVE, HOW CAN THEY TELL ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A SAFETY REPAIR OF THIS MAGNITUDE WHEN IT DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE I OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE WORKHORSE RECALL NUMBER WAS BULLETIN NO. 50402-C. IT IS MY CONTENTION THAT THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD PAY FOR THIS VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE.
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 …
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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 CHARGE…
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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
2004 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER ON A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS RV FALLS UNDER THE WORKHORSE BRAKE RECALL. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS WERE CRACKED. *JB
2004 PACE ARROW ON A 2004 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. CONSUMER STATES BRAKE FAILURE *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE REPAIR SHOP THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED REGARDING THE BRAKES. THE CONSUMER STATED HE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. THE R…
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2004 PACE ARROW ON A 2004 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. CONSUMER STATES BRAKE FAILURE *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE REPAIR SHOP THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED REGARDING THE BRAKES. THE CONSUMER STATED HE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. THE REPAIR SHOP CONTACTED THE CONSUMER TO INFORM HIM THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REPLACEMENT UNDER THE RECALL. *JB
Official recalls
209V110000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Apr 3, 2009
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
06V225000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Jun 20, 2006
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME AND TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773.
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NHTSA investigations
1EA07016 · Overheating Disc Brake Caliper
Opened Nov 16, 2007 · Closed Aug 19, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING CAPABILITY.BASED ON TESTING, WARRANTY AND COMPLAINT DATA ANALYSIS, FIELD TRIPS AND INTERVIEWS WITH OWNERS, MECHANICS AND SERVICE MANAGERS, ODI BELIEVES THE LIKELY CAUSE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS WATER SWELL OF THE PHENOLIC CALIPER PISTON AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE PISTON TO FULLY RETURN AFTER THE PEDAL IS RELEASED.A TECHNICAL REPORT IS ATTACHED WITH FULL DETAILS.
Additional source detail variants (7)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING CAPABILITY.BASED ON TESTING, WARRANTY AND COMPLAINT DATA ANALYSIS, FIELD TRIPS AND INTERVIEWS WITH OWNERS, MECHANICS AND SERVICE MANAGERS, ODI BELIEVES THE LIKELY CAUSE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS WATER SWELL OF THE PHENOLIC CALIPER PISTON AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE PISTON TO FULLY RETURN AFTER THE PEDAL IS RELEASED.A TECHNICAL REPORT IS ATTACHED WITH FULL DETAILS.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING CAPABILITY.BASED ON TESTING, WARRANTY AND COMPLAINT DATA ANALYSIS, FIELD TRIPS AND INTERVIEWS WITH OWNERS, MECHANICS AND SERVICE MANAGERS, ODI BELIEVES THE LIKELY CAUSE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS WATER SWELL OF THE PHENOLIC CALIPER PISTON AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE PISTON TO FULLY RETURN AFTER THE PEDAL IS RELEASED.A TECHNICAL REPORT IS ATTACHED WITH FULL DETAILS.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING CAPABILITY.BASED ON TESTING, WARRANTY AND COMPLAINT DATA ANALYSIS, FIELD TRIPS AND INTERVIEWS WITH OWNERS, MECHANICS AND SERVICE MANAGERS, ODI BELIEVES THE LIKELY CAUSE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS WATER SWELL OF THE PHENOLIC CALIPER PISTON AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE PISTON TO FULLY RETURN AFTER THE PEDAL IS RELEASED.A TECHNICAL REPORT IS ATTACHED WITH FULL DETAILS.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING CAPABILITY.BASED ON TESTING, WARRANTY AND COMPLAINT DATA ANALYSIS, FIELD TRIPS AND INTERVIEWS WITH OWNERS, MECHANICS AND SERVICE MANAGERS, ODI BELIEVES THE LIKELY CAUSE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS WATER SWELL OF THE PHENOLIC CALIPER PISTON AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE PISTON TO FULLY RETURN AFTER THE PEDAL IS RELEASED.A TECHNICAL REPORT IS ATTACHED WITH FULL DETAILS.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING CAPABILITY.BASED ON TESTING, WARRANTY AND COMPLAINT DATA ANALYSIS, FIELD TRIPS AND INTERVIEWS WITH OWNERS, MECHANICS AND SERVICE MANAGERS, ODI BELIEVES THE LIKELY CAUSE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS WATER SWELL OF THE PHENOLIC CALIPER PISTON AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE PISTON TO FULLY RETURN AFTER THE PEDAL IS RELEASED.A TECHNICAL REPORT IS ATTACHED WITH FULL DETAILS.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING CAPABILITY.BASED ON TESTING, WARRANTY AND COMPLAINT DATA ANALYSIS, FIELD TRIPS AND INTERVIEWS WITH OWNERS, MECHANICS AND SERVICE MANAGERS, ODI BELIEVES THE LIKELY CAUSE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS WATER SWELL OF THE PHENOLIC CALIPER PISTON AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE PISTON TO FULLY RETURN AFTER THE PEDAL IS RELEASED.A TECHNICAL REPORT IS ATTACHED WITH FULL DETAILS.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING CAPABILITY.BASED ON TESTING, WARRANTY AND COMPLAINT DATA ANALYSIS, FIELD TRIPS AND INTERVIEWS WITH OWNERS, MECHANICS AND SERVICE MANAGERS, ODI BELIEVES THE LIKELY CAUSE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS WATER SWELL OF THE PHENOLIC CALIPER PISTON AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE PISTON TO FULLY RETURN AFTER THE PEDAL IS RELEASED.A TECHNICAL REPORT IS ATTACHED WITH FULL DETAILS.