2002 Workhorse W22 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Workhorse W22 recalls

Most common 2002 Workhorse W22 problems

Problem areas named in the 67 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	62
Engine And Engine Cooling	5
Suspension	2
Service Brakes	2
Power Train	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Electrical System	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Visibility/Wiper	1

What owners report

2023-03-23, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2002 Workhorse W22 Chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. Additionally, the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V110000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.

2021-01-28, Service Brakes
WE JUST PURCHASED THIS MOTORHOME AND DURING MY INVESTIGATION FOR VARIOUS REPAIRS FOUND THERE WERE 2 RECALLS ON THIS COACH. ONLY 1ST OF THE 2 OF THE RECALLS WAS ADDRESSED WITH THE 2ND RECALL BEING A MORE INTENSE MODIFICATION OF THE 1ST. I AM NOW TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET THE 2ND RECALL IMPLEMENTED SINCE NAVISTAR ABSORBED WORKHORSE AND NAVISTAR HAS BOTH CHANGED THEIR BUSINESS MODEL AND IS NOW SEEKING A BUYER. SOMEHOW, SOME WAY, THE LIABILITY OF INSURING ALL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED RESTS WITH SOMEONE. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP IN GIVING ME SOME DIRECTION TO GET THIS RESOLVED. 😀 MARK EGAN*DT*JB

2019-08-02, Visibility/Wiper
1) THE MANUFACTURE, WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, EQUIPPED THE DRIVER "COCKPIT" OF THE VEHICLE WITH THERMOPANE WINDOWS WITH AN IDENTIFIED WEAKNESS. THE SEALS IN THE WINDOWS ARE INADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN SEAL INTEGRITY, THUS ALLOWING AIR INFILTRATION. SAID AIR INFILTRATION CAUSED FOGGING OF THE GLASS, AND AN ACCUMULATION OF CONDENSATION WITHIN THE GLASS. THE FRONT "COCKPIT" WINDOWS ON BOTH SIDES BECAME SO FOGGED OVER AND DIRTY IN BETWEEN THE WINDOWS, THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT. THIS WAS A PARTICULAR SAFETY ISSUE WHEN PASSING. THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR TO SAFELY PULL BACK INTO THE DRIVING LANE. NOR COULD THE MIRRORS BE USED WHILE DRIVING OR IN REVERSE. THE REPLAC

2019-07-15, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WORKHORSE W22. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CREATING THE RISK OF A POTENTIAL CRASH. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 04V084000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGNS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF CONSUMER STATED RECALL TAKING CARE OF BY WORKHORSE

2011-03-25, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 DAMON INTRUDER ON A 2002 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE CALIPERS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ROTORS, SEALS, PADS AND HOSES ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE DEFECTIVE CALIPERS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE OTHER BRAKE COMPONENTS. *JB

2002 Workhorse W22 questions

Does the 2002 Workhorse W22 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 Workhorse W22: Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Workhorse W22?

Based on 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (62), Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Suspension (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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.