2001 Workhorse W22 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Workhorse W22 recalls

Most common 2001 Workhorse W22 problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	12
Suspension	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2013-07-22, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MONACO MONARCH EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH BEGAN TO PULSATE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE THREE SEPARATE TIMES. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER EACH REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER'S SIDE ROTOR HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

2010-08-09, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND LOCKED WHILE HE WAS DRIVING WHICH CAUSED THE ABS SENSOR TO MELT. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWICE BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 09V110000 AND STATED THAT WHEN HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, HE WAS TOLD THAT REPAIRS WERE NOT SCHEDULED TO BE PERFORMED UNTIL OCTOBER 2010. HE WAS ALSO TOLD THAT IF THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN, HE SHOULD CONTINUE PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ACTIVATE THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE CONTACT FELT THAT IT WAS A SAFETY CONCERN WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR CRASH TO OCCUR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

2010-06-17, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FLEETWOOD SOUTH WIND RV WITH 2001 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN UNUSUAL BURNING ODOR AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE BRAKE FLUID WAS EXTREMELY LOW AND WAS CAUSING THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER VERIFIED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE INSPECTED BEFORE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT COMFORTABLE WITH DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR FEAR OF A POSSIBLE FAILURE OR CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 40, 200. UPDATED 07/2

2010-06-14, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
LETTER FROM SENATOR SESSIONS ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE BRAKE FAILURES ON HIS MOTORHOME (DOT/I#2010-1141)*TGW 2001 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME HE LOST BRAKING HE WAS DESCENDING A NARROW TWISTING MOUNTAIN ROAD. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE RV TO COMPLETE AND SAFE STOP USING THE HAND BRAKE AND DOWNSHIFTING. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE FRONT WHEEL WAS SMOKING AND NEARLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE RV WAS TOWED THE NEXT DAY, TO THE NEAREST WORKHORSE FACILITY. THE DEALER REPLACED ALL THE BURNED PARTS, WHICH INCLUDED THE CALIPERS, ABS SENSORS, PIN KIT, ROTOR, OIL SEALS AND PADS. WORKHORSE WAS AWARE OF THE DESIGN PROBLEM IN THE BRAKES RELATED TO A TYPE OF PLASTIC INST

2010-02-24, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 WORKHORSE W22. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN HE TRIED TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT HIS BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE STILL WOULDN'T SLOW DOWN. HE PULLED INTO A STORE PARKING LOT WERE HE FINALLY GOT THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000.

2001 Workhorse W22 questions

Does the 2001 Workhorse W22 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2001 Workhorse W22: Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Workhorse W22?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (12), Suspension (1), Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Workhorse W22 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.