How many recalls does the 2005 Workhorse W20 have?

The 2005 Workhorse W20 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Workhorse W20 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 2005 Workhorse W20?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

2005 Workhorse W20 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Workhorse W20 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 52,757 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 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.

STEERING 06V148000 2006-05-02 3,881 affected

Defect

CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.

Consequence

THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 workhorse chassis w22. The contact received a recall notice for recall 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the brake calipers (recalled part) could also caused failures within the brake…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2010-10-05

“Brakes over-heated, locked up and failed. After a long cool-down period, the brake calipers released and I was able to a repair facility for inspection. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2008-11-30

“For the 3rd time in one year, the automatic parking brake has locked on while driving down the road anywhere from 30-65 mph. This results in rapid deceleration and then leaves you stranded on the highway. In the last case, last month, the deceleration was so quick that my son hit his face on the…”

PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC · reported 2006-05-29