2006 WORKHORSE W20 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 WORKHORSE W20
The 2006 WORKHORSE W20 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, STEERING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 WORKHORSE W20
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 WORKHORSE W20, potentially affecting up to 52,757 vehicles.
Recall 09V110000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 48,876 vehicles affected
Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MY 2001-2008 WORKHORSE W20, W21 AND W22 CHASSIS AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 MONACO RV ADMIRAL, ARISTA, MONARCH, AND RIPTIDE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION....
Consequence: THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: WORKHORSE DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR BOSCH BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
View full details →Recall 06V148000 — STEERING
| 3,881 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
Consequence: THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 WORKHORSE W20
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 WORKHORSE W20. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MONACO COACH MONARCH SE RV EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE W20 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON OCTOBER 26, 2010. THE DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE WITH THE LEFT FRONT ROTOR CRACKED AND THE PAD HAD 30% LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER BRAKES WERE AT 70% WITH NO CRACKS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO HAD NOT RESPONDED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 24,000.
WHILE DRIVING ON THE DC BELTWAY IN TRAFFIC, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT STOPPING. PUMPING THE PEDAL GAVE ENOUGH POWER TO STOP VEHICLE. ABS WARNING LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. STOPPED VEHICLE ON SIDE OF ROAD. BRAKES WERE VERY HOT. DISCONNECTED CAR WE WERE TOWING AND ATTEMPTED TO CONTINUE. BRAKES DID COOL OFF AND RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. WE HAD PREVIOUSLY TOWED THE CAR WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. RV WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED SHOP ABOUT 5 MILES FROM CAMPGROUND. THEY SAID THEY KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND COULD "PATCH" IT UNTIL WORKHORSE CAME OUT WITH A FIX. *TR
THE STEERING ON MY 2007/2006 WORKHORSE W-20 CHASSIS IS EXTREMELY/DANGEROUSLY LOOSE IN THAT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE SAFELY DURING MINIMAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF WINDS AND PASSING VEHICLES. I COMPARE THIS VEHICLE TO THREE OTHER MOTORHOMES WITH WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND 110,000 + MILES OF ACCIDENT FREE DRIVING. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2006 WORKHORSE W20
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 WORKHORSE W20 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 WORKHORSE W20
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 WORKHORSE W20
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WORKHORSE W20
- 2001 WORKHORSE W20 — 2 complaints
- 2002 WORKHORSE W20 — 6 complaints
- 2003 WORKHORSE W20 — 12 complaints
- 2004 WORKHORSE W20 — 11 complaints
- 2005 WORKHORSE W20 — 3 complaints
- 2006 WORKHORSE W20 (current)
- 2007 WORKHORSE W20 — 0 complaints
- 2008 WORKHORSE W20 — 0 complaints
Other WORKHORSE Models
- WORKHORSE W22 — 370 total complaints
- WORKHORSE CHASSIS — 72 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