How many recalls does the 2001 Workhorse W22 have?

The 2001 Workhorse W22 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Workhorse W22 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 Workhorse W22?

Of 14 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

2001 Workhorse W22 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Workhorse W22 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 64,122 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 09V110000 2009-04-03 48,876 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…

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 04V084000 2004-02-18 10,235 affected

Defect

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.

SUSPENSION 01V317000 2001-10-04 5,011 affected

Defect

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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

Total complaints14

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2010-06-02

“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.…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2009-06-01

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2008-09-20

“Four wheel brake failure with cracked rotors and replacement of rotors, pads, and calipers required. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR · reported 2006-03-09

“Four wheel brake failure with cracked rotors and replacement of rotors, pads, and calipers required. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER · reported 2006-03-09

“Four wheel brake failure with cracked rotors and replacement of rotors, pads, and calipers required. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS · reported 2006-03-09

“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 workhorse w22 chassis. The contact stated that the brakes malfunctioned and locked while he was driving which caused the abs sensor to melt. The brakes were replaced twice but the failure continued to occur. The contact referenced recall 09v110000 and stated that when he…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2005-04-20

“Dealership was unable to perform the bosch zops brake caliper 04v084000 recall repairs because the parts were not available for a month.*ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER · reported 2004-10-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA03003 Opened 2003-04-09 · closed 2004-03-03

OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR BRAKES

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS DERIVED FROM INFORMATION GATHERED DURING PE02-046, BOSCH DISC BRAKE CALIPERS.THIS INVESTIGATION FOCUSED ON THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER, NEWMAR.SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE THOSE BUILT WITH A HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE BOSCH ZERO OFFSET PIN SLIDE (ZOPS) CALIPERS.ODI'SCONCERN WASEXCESSIVE…