2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
28
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS
The 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS has received a total of 28 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (11 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (2 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS, potentially affecting up to 30,345 vehicles.
Recall 04V195000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 30,345 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION OF THE ABS TELL TALE WHEN...
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: WORKHORSE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS
28 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontshock Absorber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WINNEBAGO'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY SEAL WINDSHIELD TO FRAME HAS CAUSED CORROSION AND RUST OVER TIME WHICH HAS CAUSED FRONT WINDSHIELD BREAKAGE. THE RUST HAS ALLOWED THE WINDSHIELD TO SHIFT AND BREAK, THUS CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE.
WINNEBAGO'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY SEAL WINDSHIELD TO FRAME HAS CAUSED CORROSION AND RUST OVER TIME WHICH HAS CAUSED FRONT WINDSHIELD BREAKAGE. THE RUST HAS ALLOWED THE WINDSHIELD TO SHIFT AND BREAK, THUS CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE.
WINNEBAGO'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY SEAL WINDSHIELD TO FRAME HAS CAUSED CORROSION AND RUST OVER TIME WHICH HAS CAUSED FRONT WINDSHIELD BREAKAGE. THE RUST HAS ALLOWED THE WINDSHIELD TO SHIFT AND BREAK, THUS CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE FAILED. THE BRAKE CALIPER SEIZED WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE TO OVERHEAT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TOT HE FLOOR AND THE ALARM SOUNDED AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING AT 10 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE NEXT DAY, EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE RV HOME SLOWLY AND DIDN'T NOTICE ANY PROBLEMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE AS OF 11/19/12 THE RV HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. UPDATED 12/10/12 *CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS, MODEL P32 (N/A). THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED ON A 2003 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE PARK BRAKE ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 70,914.
Safety Rating for the 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WORKHORSE CHASSIS
- 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS (current)
- 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS — 44 complaints
Other WORKHORSE Models
- WORKHORSE W22 — 370 total complaints
- WORKHORSE W20 — 38 total complaints
- WORKHORSE P320032 — 32 total complaints
- WORKHORSE P30 — 9 total complaints
- WORKHORSE P32 — 4 total complaints
- WORKHORSE W18 — 4 total complaints
- WORKHORSE W24 — 4 total complaints
- WORKHORSE P3500 — 3 total complaints