2001 WORKHORSE W21 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 WORKHORSE W21
The 2001 WORKHORSE W21 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 WORKHORSE W21
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 WORKHORSE W21, potentially affecting up to 48,876 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2001 WORKHORSE W21
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 WORKHORSE W21. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE BRAKES BECAME SPONGY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASED DRAMATICALLY. I COULD SMELL THE HOT BRAKE FLUID. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON.
Safety Rating for the 2001 WORKHORSE W21
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 WORKHORSE W21 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 WORKHORSE W21
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 WORKHORSE W21
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WORKHORSE W21
- 2001 WORKHORSE W21 (current)
- 2002 WORKHORSE W21 — 0 complaints
- 2003 WORKHORSE W21 — 0 complaints
- 2004 WORKHORSE W21 — 0 complaints
- 2005 WORKHORSE W21 — 1 complaint
- 2006 WORKHORSE W21 — 1 complaint
Other WORKHORSE Models
- WORKHORSE W22 — 370 total complaints
- WORKHORSE CHASSIS — 72 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