2005 WORKHORSE W22 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
22
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 WORKHORSE W22
The 2005 WORKHORSE W22 has received a total of 22 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, STEERING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (18 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Parking Brake (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 WORKHORSE W22
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 WORKHORSE W22, potentially affecting up to 83,092 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 06V225000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 30,335 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME AND TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773.
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 2005 WORKHORSE W22
22 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 WORKHORSE W22. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE INSTRUMENT LED STARTED TO MALFUNCTION .CAN'T READ WHAT GEAR THE MOTORHOME IS IN OR ANY OF THE OTHER FUNCTIONS THAT ARE DISPLAYED,OIL PRESSURE, LOW OIL. IT STARTED GRADUALLY NOW ITS TO THE POINT THAT YOU CAN'T READ THE DISPLAY ESPECIALLY WHAT GEAR (REVERSE .NEUTRAL,DRIVE). SOMEONE CAN GET SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE OF IT, OR DESTROY THE COACH OR ENGINE BECAUSE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO READ THE MESSAGE BOARD. *TR
THE INSTRUMENT LED STARTED TO MALFUNCTION .CAN'T READ WHAT GEAR THE MOTORHOME IS IN OR ANY OF THE OTHER FUNCTIONS THAT ARE DISPLAYED,OIL PRESSURE, LOW OIL. IT STARTED GRADUALLY NOW ITS TO THE POINT THAT YOU CAN'T READ THE DISPLAY ESPECIALLY WHAT GEAR (REVERSE .NEUTRAL,DRIVE). SOMEONE CAN GET SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE OF IT, OR DESTROY THE COACH OR ENGINE BECAUSE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO READ THE MESSAGE BOARD. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 WORKHORSE W22 RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SMELLED BURNING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES). THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000....UPDATED 10/17/12 *BF UPDATED 10/19/2012 *JS
2005 WORKHORSE W22 MOTORHOME. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL CONCERNING STICKING BRAKE CALIPERS *TGW WHILE REPLACING THE CALIPERS, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THREE OF THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE CRACKED. THE CONSUMER FELT IT WAS A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE ROTORS AND CONSTITUTED A SAFETY HAZARD.
I HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON THIS MOTORHOME AND THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME FRONT ROTORS WERE BOTH CRACKED AND REMINDED ME OF THE BOSCH CALIPER RECALL. I CHECKED MY VIN # ON WORKHORSE WEB SITE AND IT SHOWED THE RECALL FOR MY CHASSIS. I TOOK IT TO BOB STALL CHEVROLET IN SAN DIEGO TO HANDLE THE RECALL. I WAS INFORMED WORKHORSE DENIED THE ROTORS WERE DAMAGED BY THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CALIPERS NOT RELEASING AND OVERHEATING AND CRACKING THE ROTORS. I HAVE NEVER EVEN SMELT HOT BRAKES ON THIS MOTORHOME SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE CRACKED ROTORS ESPECIALLY THIS SIZE OF ROTORS. I HAVE DONE ALL MY OWN VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FOR THE LAST 35 YEARS INCLUDING MANY BRAKE JOBS. I HAVE RARELY EVEN HAD TO TURN ROTORS ON ANY OF MY AUTOS,B USUALLY JUST CHANGE PADS OR SHOES. I AM EXTREMELY CONSCIOUS OF HOW I USE MY BRAKES ESPECIALLY ON THE MOTORHOME AS THIS IS MY THIRD ONE IN 20 YEARS. I HAD A BOUNDER ON A FORD CHASSIS FOR TEN YEARS PRIOR TO THIS WORKHORSE AND I CHANGED THE PADS AT 40K MILES WITH NO ISSUES WITH ROTORS OR CALIPERS. MY PROBLEM IS THAT I AM PAYING $1600.00 TO HAVE NEW ROTORS AND PADS WITH SEALS ON A 5 YEAR OLD CHASSIS. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE ESPECIALLY FOR SOMETHING I PAID $130,000.00 FOR. I BELIEVE THESE ROTORS WERE EITHER DAMAGED BY STICKING CALIPERS OR UNEVEN TEMPERING DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THESE ROTORS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 WORKHORSE W22
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 WORKHORSE W22 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 WORKHORSE W22
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 WORKHORSE W22
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WORKHORSE W22
- 2000 WORKHORSE W22 — 1 complaint
- 2001 WORKHORSE W22 — 14 complaints
- 2002 WORKHORSE W22 — 76 complaints
- 2003 WORKHORSE W22 — 130 complaints
- 2004 WORKHORSE W22 — 107 complaints
- 2005 WORKHORSE W22 (current)
- 2006 WORKHORSE W22 — 8 complaints
- 2007 WORKHORSE W22 — 6 complaints
- 2008 WORKHORSE W22 — 4 complaints
- 2009 WORKHORSE W22 — 2 complaints
Other WORKHORSE Models
- 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
- WORKHORSE P3500 — 3 total complaints