2001 Workhorse W22 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W22 years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Workhorse W22. That ranks 5th out of 11 W22 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (9 complaints, 90%), typically at around 27,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Workhorse W22 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 | 9 | 90% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | 16,367 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Workhorse W22 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
- 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 monaco monarch equipped with a workhorse w22 chassis. The contact was driving approximately 58 mph and applied the brakes, which began to pulsate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the front brake pads, calipers and both front rotors were…
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…
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…
Letter from senator sessions on behalf of constituent re brake failures on his motorhome (dot/i#2010-1141)*tgw 2001 workhorse w22 chassis. The consumer stated the first time he lost braking he was descending a narrow twisting mountain road. The consumer was able to bring the rv to complete and safe…
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…
Other Workhorse W22 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 W22 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 W22 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 W22 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 W22 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 W22 | 8 | 3 |
| 2005 W22 | 21 | 3 |
| 2004 W22 | 92 | 2 |
| 2003 W22 | 113 | 1 |
| 2002 W22 | 67 | 2 |
| 2001 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000 W22 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Workhorse W22?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Workhorse W22?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Workhorse W22 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W22 model years, the 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.