2001 Workhorse W22: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
27,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 10 complaints (60.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 100.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 2; Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 1; Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2004: 3; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 4; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10081001 · 2004-07-13 (July 13, 2004)
WE HAVE A 2001 DUTCHSTAR CLASS A MOTORHOME, BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS NUMBER 28321. I AM WRITING FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS. THE FIRST BEING THAT I AM REQUESTING INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE RECALLS THAT INCLUDE THIS UNIT. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE TWO CAMPAIGNS FOR THE 2001 WORKHORSE CHASSIS, NHTSA # 04V084000, HAVING TO DO WITH SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC AND # 01V317000, HAVING TO DO WITH SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHETHER OUR UNIT IS INCLUDED AND IF SO, WHY WE WERE NOT NO…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,367 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081001 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096447 · 2004-10-26 (October 26, 2004)
WE HAVE A 2001 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER CLASS A MOTORHOME ON A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. I AM WRITING REGARDING THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. IN AUGUST 2004, WHILE DRIVING, IT FELT LIKE THE RV WAS GETTING A FLAT TIRE. WE PULLED OVER AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF THAT. ALL THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS AND GAUGES WERE WORKING PROPERLY AND NO WARNING LIGHTS. ON CONTINUING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THAT WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE, IT WOULD STEER TO THE RIGHT QUITE NOTICEABLY, AND THERE WAS ALSO A SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER,…
Owner-reported narrative. 19,335 miles reported. Look up ODI 10096447 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097604 · 2004-10-25 (October 25, 2004)
DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE BOSCH ZOPS BRAKE CALIPER 04V084000 RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR A MONTH.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10097604 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10215444 · 2008-01-19 (January 19, 2008)
FOUR WHEEL BRAKE FAILURE WITH CRACKED ROTORS AND REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS, PADS, AND CALIPERS REQUIRED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215444 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10279090 · 2009-08-02 (August 2, 2009)
2001 WORKHORSE CHASSIS WITH BOSCH 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES. COMPLETE SYSTEM REPLACED ONE TIME AT OWNERS EXPENSE. SINCE REPLACEMENT, THERE HAVE TWO INCIDENTS OF TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A TERRIBLE CRASH HAD THERE NOT BEEN A DITCH TO RUN INTO. THE COACH IS A MONACO. MONACO NO LONGER EXISTS AND WORKHORSE AND BOSCH GO BACK AND FORTH ABOUT WHO IS AT FAULT AND NO ONE WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. MY FAMILY AND I ARE IN DANGER EVERY TIME WE CHOOSE TO USE THE MOTORHOME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10279090 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10313636 · 2010-02-24 (February 24, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 WORKHORSE W22. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN HE TRIED TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT HIS BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE STILL WOULDN'T SLOW DOWN. HE PULLED INTO A STORE PARKING LOT WERE HE FINALLY GOT THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10313636 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10335953 · 2010-06-14 (June 14, 2010)
LETTER FROM SENATOR SESSIONS ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE BRAKE FAILURES ON HIS MOTORHOME (DOT/I#2010-1141)*TGW 2001 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME HE LOST BRAKING HE WAS DESCENDING A NARROW TWISTING MOUNTAIN ROAD. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE RV TO COMPLETE AND SAFE STOP USING THE HAND BRAKE AND DOWNSHIFTING. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE FRONT WHEEL WAS SMOKING AND NEARLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE RV WAS TOWED THE NEXT DAY, TO THE NEAREST WORKHORSE FACILITY. THE DEALER REPLACED ALL THE BURNED PARTS, WHICH INCLUDED TH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10335953 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10336756 · 2010-06-17 (June 17, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FLEETWOOD SOUTH WIND RV WITH 2001 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN UNUSUAL BURNING ODOR AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE BRAKE FLUID WAS EXTREMELY LOW AND WAS CAUSING THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER VERIFIED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE INSPECTED BEFORE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT COMFORTABLE WITH DRIVING THE VEHICL…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10336756 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V317000 · Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
Reported: 2001-10-04 (October 4, 2001)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS. THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY DUE TO RANDOM FAILURE OF PRODUCTION TOOLING IN THE SPECIFIED TIME SPAN.
Consequence: LOW U-BOLT TORQUE CAN RESULT IN U-BOLTS COMING LOOSE AND NOT PROPERLY RETAINING THE REAR AXLE TO THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V084000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Reported: 2004-02-18 (February 18, 2004)
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH ZOPS, THE PADS CAN DRAG ON THE ROTOR SURFACE DUE TO THE PIN SLIDE.
Consequence: A HANG UP OR LOCK UP MAY CAUSE THE CALIPERS TO OVER HEAT AND NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO STOP SAFELY. THIS COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKE CALIPERS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPAIR AND REPLACE ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURE DEVELOPED BY BOSCH (SEE CAMPAIGN 03E064000). THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773.
NHTSA campaign record ↗09V110000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Reported: 2009-04-03 (April 3, 2009)
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. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗