2003 Workhorse Chassis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chassis years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Workhorse Chassis. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Chassis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (14 complaints, 64%), typically at around 23,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Workhorse Chassis problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 64% | 23,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 70,914 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 5% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 3,700 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 2 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 2 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 2 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Workhorse Chassis recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: Certain chassis equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 101 "controls and displays" and 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the abs tell tale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Workhorse will notify its customers and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began january 2005. Owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Winnebago's failure to properly seal windshield to frame has caused corrosion and rust over time which has caused front windshield breakage. The rust has allowed the windshield to shift and break, thus causing a safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 workhorse chassis. The contact stated while driving 10 mph the front passenger side brake failed. The brake caliper seized which caused the brake to overheat. The brake pedal went tot he floor and the alarm sounded and the brake light came on at that time. The contact…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 workhorse chassis, model p32 (n/a). The vehicle was equipped on a 2003 winnebago sightseer rv. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the park brake engaged independently and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to an…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 workhorse w22 chassis with 24,000 miles. The contact received recall notice 09v110000 service brakes, hydraulic. The recall repair was performed on the front brakes; however, the failure has recurred on the front and rear brakes. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 workhorse p32 chassis rv. While driving 55 mph, the left brakes locked and caused the vehicle to swerve excessively. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off of the road and allow the brakes to cool. The contact continued driving to his destination without…
Other Workhorse Chassis years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Chassis | 34 | 1 |
| 2003 | 22 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Workhorse Chassis?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Workhorse Chassis?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Workhorse Chassis a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chassis model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.