2001 Workhorse W20 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W20 years
- Not enough data 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Workhorse W20. That ranks 6th out of 9 W20 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 35,888 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Workhorse W20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 35,888 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 41,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Workhorse W20 recalls (3)
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Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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
Problem: On certain motorhome chassis equipped with bosch zops, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin slide.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Overheating disc brake caliper (EA07016) — opened Nov 16, 2007, closed Aug 19, 2009, led to recall 09V110000.
- Overheated brake calipers (PE07032) — opened Jun 25, 2007, closed Nov 19, 2007.
- Overheating front and rear brakes (EA03003) — opened Apr 9, 2003, closed Mar 3, 2004, led to recall 04V019000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 winnebago. The contact smelled something burning, and stated that the brakes were dragging. The manufacturer replaced the brake pads, rotors, and abs. The contact later received a recall for the brakes. The manufacturer installed a brake repair kit on 11/4/04, but the…
I own a 2001 safari trek, built on a 17000 gvw workhorse chassis. I was traveling at the posted speed limit (70 mph) in the center lane of highway 99 in fresno ca. My cruise control disengaged (the first sign) and i reset it. Several minutes later, the engine lost power, the gauges failed, and the…
Other Workhorse W20 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 W20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 W20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 W20 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 W20 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 W20 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 W20 | 11 | 1 |
| 2002 W20 | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 W20 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Workhorse W20?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Workhorse W20?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Workhorse W20 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W20 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.