How many recalls does the 2002 Workhorse W22 have?

The 2002 Workhorse W22 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2002 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 2002 Workhorse W22?

Of 76 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

2002 Workhorse W22 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Workhorse W22 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 59,111 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 76 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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SERVICE BRAKES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

SUSPENSION

Total complaints76

What owners report

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

“The contact owns a 2002 workhorse w22 chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. Additionally, the abs warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 09v110000 (service…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2023-03-18

“We just purchased this motorhome and during my investigation for various repairs found there were 2 recalls on this coach. Only 1st of the 2 of the recalls was addressed with the 2nd recall being a more intense modification of the 1st. I am now trying to find out how to get the 2nd recall…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-01-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 workhorse w22. The contact stated that the abs warning indicator flashed and remained illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard, creating the risk of a potential crash. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal to…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-07-01

“1) the manufacture, winnebago industries, equipped the driver "cockpit" of the vehicle with thermopane windows with an identified weakness. The seals in the windows are inadequate to maintain seal integrity, thus allowing air infiltration. Said air infiltration caused fogging of the glass, and an…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2017-08-30

“2002 damon intruder on a 2002 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer states defective calipers and seeks reimbursement for repairs *tgw the consumer stated the rotors, seals, pads and hoses also had to be replaced. The consumer believed the defective calipers caused damage to the other brake components.…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2011-02-25

“2002 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer writes in regards to problems with workhorse brakes and requests reimbursement *tgw the consumer stated the first problem he encountered with the rv was the smell of burning brakes which was noticed in 2004 and the repairs were done during the bosch brake…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2011-01-03

“2003 pace arrow motorhome on a 2002 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer is requesting reimbursement for brake caliper replacement since this was a recall issue for workhorse w22 chassis. *kb the consumer stated after the rv was purchased, the abs light illuminated and the brake pedal was soft. Brake…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2010-12-01

“2002 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer writes regarding workhorse recall *tgw the consumer stated he has been unable to get the necessary repairs made to his rv. The consumer is seeking reimbursement for previous brake repairs. *jb”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2010-11-01

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…