NHTSA Complaint #10223219 — 2002 WORKHORSE W22

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WORKHORSE W22 TRAILER. WHEN THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED THE BRAKES AND WHEEL BEARINGS BURNING. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE WHEEL AND NOTICED OIL FROM THE WHEEL BEARING COVERING THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. IN OCTOBER OF 2007, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 16,000. UPDATED 04/22/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE REAR BRAKES WOULD NOT BE REPLACED WITH UPGRADED BRAKES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS WITH THE BRAKES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT COME. UPDATED