NHTSA Complaint #10375159 — 2000 WORKHORSE P30
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10375159 |
| Vehicle | 2000 WORKHORSE P30 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 52,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 THOR HURRICANE RV EQUIPPED WITH A 2000 WORKHORSE P30 CHASSIS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXHIBITING A VIOLENT BOUNCING MOTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY REPLACED THE ABS, AND LUBE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CALIPERS. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED AT A DIFFERENT TIME AND THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE CALIPERS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. UPDATED 5/2/11 *CN UPDATED 12/30/11 *CN