2003 Workhorse W22 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2003 Workhorse W22 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 48,876 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 130 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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
97
7fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
5
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
Total complaints130

What owners report

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

“The contact owns a 2003 workhorse w22. The contact stated that upon stopping the motorhome in her driveway, her husband discovered a bluish-black color smoke emitting from underneath the vehicle. The rear passenger side brake caliper had caught fire and the contact's husband was able to extinguish…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2021-10-31

“Rear calipers were replaced on recall with rebuilt calipers. After less than 500 miles the right rear caliper blew out all brake fluid resulting in complete loss of brakes. This happened 40 miles from home on a state road.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-06-04

“2003 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer writes to inquire about recalls *tgw the consumer stated the anti-lock brake light illuminated twice and the repair shop replaced the wheel sensors. Also, the front brake pads and rotors were replaced. The consumer stated he received a pending recall notice for…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2011-05-06

“2003 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer writes regarding workhorse warranty and safety recall *tgw the consumer experienced brake problems while on a trip. The consumer was informed by three dealers that it would be several weeks before he could receive service. The consumer finally found a service…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2011-03-01

“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 workhorse w-22. The contact stated that he received a recall notice for recall 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was repaired according to the recall and the contact was informed that the rotors had cracked due to the heat generated from the failed…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2011-01-10

“2003 rv. Attorney writes on behalf of consumers regarding faulty brakes and recall. *tgw an inspection of the rv revealed extreme cracking damage had been caused to the rotors which was a direct result of the faulty brake calipers. The consumer was informed that the recall did not cover additional…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2011-01-03

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 workhorse newman mountaineer with a w22 chassis. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) when the dealer discovered that the calipers had overheated and fractured all…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2010-11-11

“Consumer writes regarding workhorse recall *tgw the consumer was denied reimbursement. According to workhorse, the work invoice did not reference a problem concerning caliper failure and they further stated the consumer did not take the rv to an authorized service center for the brake failure. The…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2010-11-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA07016 Opened 2007-11-16 · closed 2009-08-19

OVERHEATING DISC BRAKE CALIPER

THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING…

Investigation EA07016 Opened 2007-11-16 · closed 2009-08-19

OVERHEATING DISC BRAKE CALIPER

THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING…

Investigation EA07016 Opened 2007-11-16 · closed 2009-08-19

OVERHEATING DISC BRAKE CALIPER

THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING…

Investigation EA07016 Opened 2007-11-16 · closed 2009-08-19

OVERHEATING DISC BRAKE CALIPER

THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING…

Investigation EA07016 Opened 2007-11-16 · closed 2009-08-19

OVERHEATING DISC BRAKE CALIPER

THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING…

Investigation EA07016 Opened 2007-11-16 · closed 2009-08-19

OVERHEATING DISC BRAKE CALIPER

THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING…

Investigation EA07016 Opened 2007-11-16 · closed 2009-08-19

OVERHEATING DISC BRAKE CALIPER

THE EA WAS OPENED TO GAIN A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES FOR ONE OR MORE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE TO SUFFER SEVERE OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING CAUSED BRAKE DRAG, MELTING ABS SENSORS, SMOKING, BRAKE LINING FIRES, AND IN SOME CASES BOILING BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STOPPING…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Workhorse W22 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.