We found the following complaints for WORKHORSE CHASSIS (2004)
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Instrument cluster display goes black (no display) at times while driving.
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis w22. While driving 65 mph uphill, the vehicle seized and brake fluid was leaking. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.
Consumer was not informed of recall on workhorse custom chassis.the consumer request a copy of the original recall which was sent on december 2004.the recall was to reprogram the electronic instrument panel (i/p) cluster software (recall number 50402-c).
Driving down 295@ 70 mph , engine died, lost power steering, brakes, all electrical. Dead in the water, needed to tow. I understand that this is a problem with this chassis. Apparently the ignition switch mounted on the steering column burns out because it is overloaded. Workhorse offers a fix using relay costs over $300.00, so they must realize it is a problem.
Recall campaign 04v195000 concerning workhorse fmvss 101 and 105 instrument cluster.the consumer was unable to get the dealer to honor this recall since mid february2005.the consumer was informed that the dealer did not have the tool to insert the correct data into the ip cluster.the consumer found a dealer who was able to perform the recall repairs. *sc
Driving down 295@ 70 mph , engine died, lost power steering, brakes, all electrical. Dead in the water, needed to tow. I understand that this is a problem with this chassis. Apparently the ignition switch mounted on the steering column burns out because it is overloaded. Workhorse offers a fix using relay costs over $300.00, so they must realize it is a problem.
2004 sightseer, -model# wfd30b. I'm having problems with the mr just slowing down as if the brakes are being applyed. I had the engine scoped and all was well. I have been told it could have been the brakes, but workhorse said my model was not on the recall list. Have been told 1. Wrong catalytic converter 2. Fuel filter 3. Brakes getting hot and grabbing. 4. Parking brake not releasing. I had to stop for 30-40 minutes, then could drive for 2-3 hours, then the loae of power occured again ? help!
Intermittently while driving at any speed the engine would go into reduced power mode with out warning.when this happened the vehicle was only in idle power.this problem has occurred twice since february of 2004.the dealer is examining the vehicle at this time.
2004 sightseer, -model# wfd30b. I'm having problems with the mr just slowing down as if the brakes are being applyed. I had the engine scoped and all was well. I have been told it could have been the brakes, but workhorse said my model was not on the recall list. Have been told 1. Wrong catalytic converter 2. Fuel filter 3. Brakes getting hot and grabbing. 4. Parking brake not releasing. I had to stop for 30-40 minutes, then could drive for 2-3 hours, then the loae of power occured again ? help!
2004 sightseer, -model# wfd30b. I'm having problems with the mr just slowing down as if the brakes are being applyed. I had the engine scoped and all was well. I have been told it could have been the brakes, but workhorse said my model was not on the recall list. Have been told 1. Wrong catalytic converter 2. Fuel filter 3. Brakes getting hot and grabbing. 4. Parking brake not releasing. I had to stop for 30-40 minutes, then could drive for 2-3 hours, then the loae of power occured again ? help!
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis p32 rv. The contactstated he was unable to remove the gear shift selector out of the park position. He attempted to apply pressure to the brake pedal to release the gear shift lock but to no avail. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealer. The failure and current mileages were 8,000.
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis w22. While driving 65 mph uphill, the vehicle seized and brake fluid was leaking. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse w22. The contact received a recall notice from the manufacturer may 2009 and a second notice december 2009 for recall 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). He called the manufacturer three times to find out when the parts would be available. The vehicle had the vehicel repaired several times in reference to the failure but the manufacturer offered no reimbursement. The current and failure mileages were approximately 22,000.updated 7/20/10 updated 07/23/10
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse w22. While drivingthe front brakes locked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the technicians machinedfour rotors and flushed the brake fluid system.six months after the repair the technician replaced theright front brake caliper,and lubed the flag pins. In spring of 2009 she received recall notice #09v110000(service brakes, hydraulic).however when she contacted the dealer she was advised thatparts were unavailable. He then added that there was not an estimated time period when the parts will be available.the current mileage was approximately 17,000. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
Used brakes about four or five times at traffic lights, then started to smell brakes. Pulled off roadway soon as possible, right rear brake extremely hot. Waited about an hour and half for brakes to cool. Brakes fail every time driven since that first failure.
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse trailer model w22. While attempting to apply the brakes the contact noticed that the brake pedal had suddenly fell to the floor. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the rear calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 46000. Updated 11/03/10. *ljthe consumer stated the rear calipers failed and the abs light illuminated. Updated 11/04/10
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to recall 04v195000 (electrical system) and received a recall notice for a brake system defect (not in nhtsa database): bosch campaign id:50901-c. The contact was driving at approximately 45 mph when the brake pedal stuck suddenly. The contact also noticed a lot of heat being emitted from the brakes and smoke from the wheels so he removed the pads from the rotors and drove home. The brakes did not retract so the rotors overheated intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer who informed him that the parts for repair were unavailable. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The current mileage was approximately 34,000.
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis.while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle had a premature tire blow out.the contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to a local tire shop.the tire was replaced and the contact drove to his residence.approximately one week later, he drove to a local tire shop to have the five remaining tires replaced and was informed that the brake rotors were cracked on the front driver's side.the mechanic did not explain how the failure occurred.the vehicle has not been repaired.the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified.the current mileage was 24,939 and failure mileage was 22,300.
The contact owns a 2004 allegro open road rv with workhorse chassis. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the left front brake wheel locked up. The contact turn the vehicle offfor a while and was able to restart it. The vehicle was taken to a dealership where the brakes were repaired with used parts at the contact's expense. On the day that he picked up the vehicle from the dealership, the front brakes locked up again. He took the vehicle back to the dealership and the repairs were done again free of charge. The contact referenced recall 50901-c regarding the brake defect, for which he had received two recall notices.the failure mileage was approximately 32,800. The current mileage was approximately 34,000.
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis w22. While the workhorse manufacturer was servicing the vehicle for nhtsa campaign id number: 09v110000, service brakes, hydraulic, the technician stated that he did not need to have the recall repaired and he was refused service. The contacts vin number was included in the recall and he experienced the identical failure that was described in the recall.
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse winnabego chassis w22. He received notice for a recall campaign(see nhtsa campaign id number: 09v110000; service brakes-hydraulic) and stated he filed a complaint months ago in regards to recall repairs. He also stated for the last year, he has received two interim recall notices from workhorse stating the remedy for the recall was not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and stated they had not further information as to when and if the parts would ever become available. The contact was concerned for his safety and the fact that no one could advise him as to when the defective parts would become available. There were no failures at this time and mileage was unknown.updated 3/4/2010 updated 05/20/10
Recent discussion boards talked about the need to service the brakes on the workhorse chassis.had the wheels pulled and the brakes examined.all four rotors were cracked, causing increased wear on the shoes and a dangerous condition.i replaced them at my own expense.
The contact owns a 2004 safari simba motor home with a 2004 workhorse chassis w22.while the contact was servicing the motor home, he noticed that the front rpm was increasing.he also smelled a strong odor coming from the brakes.he then observed that both front brakes were overheating.he called the manufacturer and requested that his chassis be serviced according to nhtsa campaign id number 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic).the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in the recall; therefore, they would not assist with the repair.the failure and current mileages were 17,000.
The contact owns a 2004 fleetwood bounder rv equipped with a 2004 workhorse chassis w22. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph when the brakes were engaged and they locked immediately without warning. The failure occurred repeatedly and progressed to whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the failure was related to the brake calipers and brake pads. The contact repaired the vehicle and the failure continued to occur. The contact received a recall notice under nhtsa campaign id number 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage approximately 8,000.
Workhorse w22 with brake caliper problems. Have changed 5 calipers, 3 seals and two rotors on a 3 year old motorhome with 17,000 on it.
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis.while driving 55 mph, the contact smelled an odor.he stopped and inspected the vehicle, but found no failure.as he continued driving, the odor intensified.the chassis was towed to the dealer and they stated that the driver's side brake locked and caused it to stick to the rotor.the failure then caused the rotor to overheat.the dealer replaced the rotor, brakes, caliper, and disc pad seal hose.the manufacturer stated that no recalls were available.the current mileage is 13,880 and failure mileage was 13,761updated 04-08-08 the front caliper seized which created excessive friction on the rotor which resulted in the rotor becoming warped. Updated
Consumers brakes were not releasing all the way causing motorhome to drag. The consumer was unable to get the motorhome to reach 55 mph so he could use the over drive. While driving , the consumer noticed the bas light had illuminated.the consumer realized there was a serious brake problem when he had trouble stopping and then had trouble pulling away from it.when the consumer pulled over, he noticed oil running out of the right front hub and all 4 brakes were smoking, the brakes had locked up and the consumer had difficulty getting the motorhome off the road. The lack of power the consumer experienced was due to the brakes not releasing.the consumer called a tow truck, when the tow truck driver disconnected the driveshaft he discovered why the abs light had come, the sensor and wire were completely melted.the mechanic fixed the result of the malfunction, but not the malfunction.after getting the rv back,the consumer felt a loss of power and could see a drop in gas mileage. The consumer heard a noise, but when he tapped the brakes the noise went away.the consumer believed the problem was either the booster pump or booster pump switch sticking which was preventing the brakes from releasing all the way.
The contact owns a 2004 sun cruiser 1fg33b rv. The vehicle was equipped with the workhorse custom brakes. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the brake pedal was applied with a delay in the response time. The failure occurred at any speed rate traveled. The driver smelled a strong odor coming from the brakes. The vehicle has not been diagnosed for the malfunction. The current and failure mileages were 24,000.
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis.while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact noticed a smell coming from the vehicle.in addition, the brakes began locking.the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and he noticed that the rear passenger side brakes were hot.the failure has recurred repeatedly ever since.the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not being repaired and they were not liable for the repairs.there has been no definitive diagnosis.the dealer has not been notified.the current mileage was 9,980 and failure mileage was 8,500.
The contact owns 2005 winnebago adventurer with a 2004 workhorse chassis. The contact had the calipers replaced on the workhorse chassis under a recall, but the dealer would not repair any other parts that were damaged. The failure caused the rotors to crack and break. The manufacturer stated that they do not fix anything that was not listed in the recall and that any damage caused from the failure in the calipers, would be the owners responsibility. The failure and current mileages were 17000.updated 02/01/11*ljupdated 04/14/11
The contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler rv equipped with a 2004 workhorse chassis w22. While the contact was driving in rainy weather conditions approximately 30 mph, the brakes were engaged and the anti-lock brake system warning light illuminated. The brakes became spongy and traveled to the floor without resistance. There was a burning brake odor outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician statedthat the failure was contributed to the abs sensor. The workhorse manufacturer was notified and they refused to repair the related defect under nhtsa campaign id number 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer stated that the failure was due to normal wear and tear. The contact stated that on june 11, 2007 the vehicle the calipers, front and rear brake pads, and brake line hoses were replaced. The four rotors were also turned. The total repair cost was $3,005.23. In addition, the abs sensor was previously replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 20,238.
2004 sightseer, -model# wfd30b. I'm having problems with the mr just slowing down as if the brakes are being applyed. I had the engine scoped and all was well. I have been told it could have been the brakes, but workhorse said my model was not on the recall list. Have been told 1. Wrong catalytic converter 2. Fuel filter 3. Brakes getting hot and grabbing. 4. Parking brake not releasing. I had to stop for 30-40 minutes, then could drive for 2-3 hours, then the loae of power occured again ? help!
The contact owns a 2004 damon intruder rv equipped with a 2004 workhorse chassis w22. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the brakes were engaged; the front brakes began to vibrate and the rear brakes were dragging emitting a strong burning odor. Suddenly, the vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and the engine was turned off. The contact restarted the vehicle after two hours so that the brakes could cool down. The failure occurred approximately 10 times and continued to occur. There was a recall associated to the nhtsa campaign id number 09v225000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The authorized dealer was notified and the part was unavailable. The manufacturer had not informed the dealer regarding the recall part availability. The contact had concern of the uncertainty of when the part would be available and the safety issue addressed in the recall. The failure mileage was 14,000. Updated evoq 07/30/10
The contact owns a 2004 monaco lapalma rv. The vehicle was equipped with a workhorse chassis w22. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The recall notification was received in may 2009. The contact was displeased to know the manufacturer recall remedy has been unavaiale for such a lengthy period of time. The manufacturer had been notified on several occasions. There was no failure mileage.
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse pace arrow. While driving 50 mph, he attempted to engage the brake pedal and heard a popping noise in the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle and was unable to diagnose the failure.there were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure has occurred approximately 15 times. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse w22. The contact stated that the brakes failed in 2006 and were repaired at his expense. However, they failed again. The contact received a recall notice for recall 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and had been in constant contact with the manufacturer attempting to have the vehicle repaired. However, the parts were unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. Updated 07/19/10. *ljupdated 09/21/10
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis.while driving 25 mph, the contact discovered that the brakes were burning.the calipers became so hot, that the abs sensor failed.the caliper, abs sensor, and brake pads were all replaced at the cost of $1,539.04.the current mileage was 20,000 and failure mileage was 17,000.updated 12-12-07.updated
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis.while driving 55 mph, the contact smelled an odor.he stopped and inspected the vehicle, but found no failure.as he continued driving, the odor intensified.the chassis was towed to the dealer and they stated that the driver's side brake locked and caused it to stick to the rotor.the failure then caused the rotor to overheat.the dealer replaced the rotor, brakes, caliper, and disc pad seal hose.the manufacturer stated that no recalls were available.the current mileage is 13,880 and failure mileage was 13,761updated 04-08-08 the front caliper seized which created excessive friction on the rotor which resulted in the rotor becoming warped. Updated
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis.while driving 25 mph, the contact discovered that the brakes were burning.the calipers became so hot, that the abs sensor failed.the caliper, abs sensor, and brake pads were all replaced at the cost of $1,539.04.the current mileage was 20,000 and failure mileage was 17,000.updated 12-12-07.updated
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis.the contact received a recall notice for the brake calipers due to uneven break wear.the recall stated that the part for the repair would be unavailable until october of 2009; however, the contact was required to pay now out of pocket.the contact feels that this is a safety issue and that the manufacturer should pay for the repairs since a recall was issued.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis.while driving 25 mph, the contact discovered that the brakes were burning.the calipers became so hot, that the abs sensor failed.the caliper, abs sensor, and brake pads were all replaced at the cost of $1,539.04.the current mileage was 20,000 and failure mileage was 17,000.updated 12-12-07.updated
Driving down 295@ 70 mph , engine died, lost power steering, brakes, all electrical. Dead in the water, needed to tow. I understand that this is a problem with this chassis. Apparently the ignition switch mounted on the steering column burns out because it is overloaded. Workhorse offers a fix using relay costs over $300.00, so they must realize it is a problem.
The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis.while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle had a premature tire blow out.the contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to a local tire shop.the tire was replaced and the contact drove to his residence.approximately one week later, he drove to a local tire shop to have the five remaining tires replaced and was informed that the brake rotors were cracked on the front driver's side.the mechanic did not explain how the failure occurred.the vehicle has not been repaired.the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified.the current mileage was 24,939 and failure mileage was 22,300.
Dt: the contact owns a 2004 rexhall motor home with a work horse chassis engine.the contact stated that three of the steel wheels on the motor homecracked, causing loss of tire pressure.the consumer has had three wheels replaced.the inspection of the wheels determined that the crack was due to a defect.the contact has not contacted the dealership due to it being out of state and no longer dealt with this type of vehicle, but referred the contact to the manufacturer of the chassis.the consumer contacted work horse, and they replaced two wheels after they cracked.the contact was writing a letter to work horse to inform them of the most recent failure.
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