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2002 Workhorse W22 brakes problems

The 2002 Workhorse W22 has 64 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 84% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

64

Brakes complaints

84%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

W22 brakes complaints by model year118 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 13 complaints2002: 64 complaints2003: 118 complaints2004: 87 complaints2005: 20 complaints2006: 8 complaints2007: 4 complaints2008: 3 complaints
W22 brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

09V110000BrakesApril 3, 2009 · 48,876 units

Defect

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

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.

04V084000BrakesFebruary 18, 2004 · 10,235 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH ZOPS, THE PADS CAN DRAG ON THE ROTOR SURFACE DUE TO THE PIN SLIDE.

Consequence

A HANG UP OR LOCK UP MAY CAUSE THE CALIPERS TO OVER HEAT AND NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO STOP SAFELY. THIS COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKE CALIPERS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPAIR AND REPLACE ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURE DEVELOPED BY BOSCH (SEE CAMPAIGN 03E064000). THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773.

What owners report

DRIVER SIDE REAR BRAKE FIRE ON 2002 WORKHORSE MOTOR HOME CHASIS. FIRE WAS NOTED WHEN STOPPING AT CAMPGROUND ENTRANCE AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 5 MILES ON LEVEL GROUND AT 25 MILES PER HOUR FROM HIGHWAY ON SIDE ROAD. IMMEDIATELY HOSED DOWN BRAKE ASSEMBLY. MOTORHOME WAS ALLOWED TO SET FOR 3 DAYS. DROVE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 10, 2009 · fire

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2002 Workhorse W22 have?

NHTSA has 64 complaints about the 2002 Workhorse W22 brakes — 84% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2002 Workhorse W22 brakes?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the brakes: 04V084000, 09V110000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.