2005 Workhorse W22 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Workhorse W22 recalls

Most common 2005 Workhorse W22 problems

Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	18
Parking Brake	1
Service Brakes	1
Electrical System	1
Visibility/Wiper	1

What owners report

2015-02-18, Electrical System
THE INSTRUMENT LED STARTED TO MALFUNCTION .CAN'T READ WHAT GEAR THE MOTORHOME IS IN OR ANY OF THE OTHER FUNCTIONS THAT ARE DISPLAYED,OIL PRESSURE, LOW OIL. IT STARTED GRADUALLY NOW ITS TO THE POINT THAT YOU CAN'T READ THE DISPLAY ESPECIALLY WHAT GEAR (REVERSE .NEUTRAL,DRIVE). SOMEONE CAN GET SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE OF IT, OR DESTROY THE COACH OR ENGINE BECAUSE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO READ THE MESSAGE BOARD. *TR

2012-08-16, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 WORKHORSE W22 RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SMELLED BURNING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES). THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000....UPDATED 10/17/12 *BF UPDATED 10/19/2012 *JS

2012-03-14, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 WORKHORSE W22 MOTORHOME. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL CONCERNING STICKING BRAKE CALIPERS *TGW WHILE REPLACING THE CALIPERS, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THREE OF THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE CRACKED. THE CONSUMER FELT IT WAS A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE ROTORS AND CONSTITUTED A SAFETY HAZARD.

2011-10-29, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON THIS MOTORHOME AND THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME FRONT ROTORS WERE BOTH CRACKED AND REMINDED ME OF THE BOSCH CALIPER RECALL. I CHECKED MY VIN # ON WORKHORSE WEB SITE AND IT SHOWED THE RECALL FOR MY CHASSIS. I TOOK IT TO BOB STALL CHEVROLET IN SAN DIEGO TO HANDLE THE RECALL. I WAS INFORMED WORKHORSE DENIED THE ROTORS WERE DAMAGED BY THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CALIPERS NOT RELEASING AND OVERHEATING AND CRACKING THE ROTORS. I HAVE NEVER EVEN SMELT HOT BRAKES ON THIS MOTORHOME SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE CRACKED ROTORS ESPECIALLY THIS SIZE OF ROTORS. I HAVE DONE ALL MY OWN VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FOR THE LAST 35 YEARS INCLUDING MANY BRAKE JOBS. I HAVE RARELY EVEN HAD TO

2011-02-11, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NATIONAL SEA BREEZE LX RV WITH A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA ID NUMBER: 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL IN 2010. ON A LATER DATE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND ENGAGING THE BRAKE, THE BRAKES AND FRONT WHEELS BEGAN TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BECOME EXTREMELY HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BRAKES NOW. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED HI

2005 Workhorse W22 questions

Does the 2005 Workhorse W22 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Workhorse W22: Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Engine And Engine Cooling; Steering. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Workhorse W22?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (18), Parking Brake (1), Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.