2003 Workhorse W22 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Workhorse W22 recalls

Most common 2003 Workhorse W22 problems

Problem areas named in the 113 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	113
Steering	2
Service Brakes, Electric	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Electrical System	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Service Brakes	2
Equipment	1
Suspension	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

What owners report

2022-01-14, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2003 Workhorse W22. The contact stated that upon stopping the motorhome in her driveway, her husband discovered a bluish-black color smoke emitting from underneath the vehicle. The rear passenger side brake caliper had caught fire and the contact's husband was able to extinguish the fire with a water hose. The fire department was not called and a report was not filed. The contact stated that the brake and ABS warning lights had illuminated on the instrument panel after the failure. The contact's husband took pictures of the damage and showed them to an independent mechanic. The mechanic then informed the contact's husband of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V110000(SERVICE BRAKES,

2018-07-14, Service Brakes
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING.....THERE'S A RECALL TO REPLACE ALL FOUR CALIPERS BUT THEY WON'T REPLACE THE ROTORS ALL FOUR OF THEM ARE CRACKED FROM OVERHEATING BECAUSE OF THE CALIPERS HANGING UP . THIS RECALL IS FOR A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS.

2016-06-25, Service Brakes
REAR CALIPERS WERE REPLACED ON RECALL WITH REBUILT CALIPERS. AFTER LESS THAN 500 MILES THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER BLEW OUT ALL BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED 40 MILES FROM HOME ON A STATE ROAD.

2011-12-22, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE MOTORHOME ON A 2003 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WORKHORSE BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IN MAY OF 2009, HE RECEIVED AN INTERIM NOTICE WARNING ABOUT A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH THE WORKHORSE SYSTEM. THE NOTICED STATED THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY OF THE BRAKES STICKING, BURNING AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATING. IT FURTHER STATED THAT IF THE SYMPTOMS SHOULD APPEAR, THAT THE DRIVER SHOULD PULL OVER AND EXAMINE THE WHEELS FOR EXCESSIVE HEAT AND CONTACT A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. IN JUNE 2009 THE CONSUMER WAS ABOUT 100 MILES INTO HIS TRIP, WHEN HE EXPERIENCED OVER HEATING OF THE BRAKES AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE PULLED OVER AND CALL

2011-05-26, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. CONSUMER WRITES TO INQUIRE ABOUT RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED TWICE AND THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE WHEEL SENSORS. ALSO, THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A PENDING RECALL NOTICE FOR THE BRAKES. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, BUT WAS INFORMED IT WOULD BE MONTHS BEFORE THE REPAIRS COULD BE MADE. *JB

2003 Workhorse W22 questions

Does the 2003 Workhorse W22 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 Workhorse W22: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Workhorse W22?

Based on 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (113), Steering (2), Service Brakes, Electric (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.