2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
44
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS
The 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS has received a total of 44 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 (24 complaints), Electrical System (5 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 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 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS
44 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY GOES BLACK (NO DISPLAY) AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH UPHILL, THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH UPHILL, THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
DRIVING DOWN 295@ 70 MPH , ENGINE DIED, LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ALL ELECTRICAL. DEAD IN THE WATER, NEEDED TO TOW. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CHASSIS. APPARENTLY THE IGNITION SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN BURNS OUT BECAUSE IT IS OVERLOADED. WORKHORSE OFFERS A FIX USING RELAY COSTS OVER $300.00, SO THEY MUST REALIZE IT IS A PROBLEM.
DRIVING DOWN 295@ 70 MPH , ENGINE DIED, LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ALL ELECTRICAL. DEAD IN THE WATER, NEEDED TO TOW. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CHASSIS. APPARENTLY THE IGNITION SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN BURNS OUT BECAUSE IT IS OVERLOADED. WORKHORSE OFFERS A FIX USING RELAY COSTS OVER $300.00, SO THEY MUST REALIZE IT IS A PROBLEM.
Safety Rating for the 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WORKHORSE CHASSIS
- 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS — 28 complaints
- 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS (current)
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