2002 Workhorse W22: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
67 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
26,293 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 43 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 60 of 67 complaints (89.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 62 | 92.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 4.5% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.5% |
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 | 60 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 60; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4; Service Brakes: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light: 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 | 21 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 19 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 21; 25,000 to 49,999: 19; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (21). 24 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2005: 1; 2007: 2; 2008: 15; 2009: 18; 2010: 23; 2011: 4; 2019: 2; 2021: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 62 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 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 10136999 · 2005-09-19 (September 19, 2005)
PASSENGER REAR BRAKE WAS DRAGGING. RECALL 04V084000 WAS ISSUED IN JANUARY. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO GET THE BRAKES CHECKED, AND THEY FIXED THE ONE THAT WAS DRAGGING. IN JUNE OTHER THREE BRAKES STARTED DRAGGING DUE TO SAME RECALL PROBLEM, IN JULY DEALER REPLACED OTHER THREE BRAKE CALIBERS BUT ONLY CLEANED BRAKE ROTORS. CURRENTLY, HE WAS TOLD TO BRING MOTOR HOME FOR SAME RECALL. MANUFACTURER KEPT SAYING BRING IT IN AND WE WILL LOOK AT IT. DEALER SAID THE CALIPERS WERE GETTING HOT, AND THEY REPLACED THEM, AND NEW BRAKE PADS WERE ADDED. CA…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10136999 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10205232 · 2007-10-09 (October 9, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WORKHORSE W22 HOLIDAY RAMBLER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR BRAKE CALIBER OVERHEATED AND BOILED THE BRAKE FLUID. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,775. *UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED REPLACED EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 17,775 miles reported. Look up ODI 10205232 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208992 · 2007-11-15 (November 15, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WORKHORSE W22. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THE CALIPERS OVERHEATED. THERE WAS A RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V084000) IN FEBRUARY OF 2005. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRST FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL JUNE OF 2006. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SLIDE RODS, CALIPERS, AND ROTORS SHOULD BE REPLACED. AS OF NOVEMBER 15, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. …
Owner-reported narrative. 15,254 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208992 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10213586 · 2008-01-03 (January 3, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WORKHORSE W22. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, HE HEARD A SCRAPING NOISE AND THE BRAKES THUMPED WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT RIGHT FRONT AND BOTH REAR ROTORS WERE CRACKED. IN ADDITION, THEY FELT THAT THE CALIPERS OVERHEATED AND WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. AS OF JANUARY 3, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR ROTORS, CALIPERS AND HOSES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED AS PART OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 04V084000 (SERVICE BRAKES: HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER REFU…
Owner-reported narrative. 48,583 miles reported. Look up ODI 10213586 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10213700 · 2008-01-04 (January 4, 2008)
2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. REPLACED ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM ON 05/21/2005PERRECALL BULITEN #50401-C 32071 MILESON COACH ALL4ROTORS WERE CRACKED ON 11/02/2007 BRAKES MAKING NOISE NOW 3 ROTORS ARE CRACKED.WORKHORSE REFUSE TO REPLACE ROTORS PROBLEM DUE TO EXESSIVE HEAT BRAKES BEING APPLIED FOR 2 MINUETS REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE YET . *CN
Owner-reported narrative. 48,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10213700 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10215122 · 2008-01-16 (January 16, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WORKHORSE W22. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL BACK AND FORTH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CALIPERS AND ALL OTHER BRAKE COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V084000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215122 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10223192 · 2008-04-02 (April 2, 2008)
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WORK HORSEMAN CHASSIS W22. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CHASSIS BRAKES OVERHEATED. WHEN THE BRAKES OVERHEATED HE WOULD PULL OVER UNTIL THEY COOLED DOWN. ON APRIL 10, 2006 THE CONTACT EXPERIENCE A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKES, HE WAS TRYING TO SLOW DOWN, AND THE BREAK PEDAL WHEN DOWN TO THE FLOOR. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER OVERHEATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TUBE, CALIPER, ABS SENSOR,. BREAK PADS, FLUIDS AND GUIDE PINS. THE SECOND MAJOR FAILURE OCCURRED MARCH 19, 2008 THE ABS LIGHT TURNED ON AND BRAKING …
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10223192 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10223219 · 2008-04-03 (April 3, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WORKHORSE W22 TRAILER. WHEN THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED THE BRAKES AND WHEEL BEARINGS BURNING. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE WHEEL AND NOTICED OIL FROM THE WHEEL BEARING COVERING THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. IN OCTOBER OF 2007, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 16,000. UPDATED 04/22/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE REAR BRAKES WOUL…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10223219 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
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 ↗