The 2006 Workhorse W22 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 83,092 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC09V1100002009-04-0348,876 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING06V2250002006-06-2030,335 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME AND TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL…
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773.
STEERING06V1480002006-05-023,881 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
7
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bolder (na). The contact stated that the vehicle lost braking power. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 winnebago adventurer equipped a workhorse w22 chassis. The contact received a recall letter regarding the chassis (recall 09v110000, service brakes hydraulic). The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would make an appointment for him but no parts were…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood bounder equipped with a workhorse w22 chassis. The contact stated that the front passenger side calipers locked suddenly while he was driving 35 mph. He pulled over using the emergency brake and unlocked the caliper. The contact called the dealer who stated…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 workhorse w22. The contact received nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v110000, service brakes hydraulic in december 2009 and in april 2010. She stated that workhorse informed her that they do not mail recall notices. The contact was advised to call nhtsa so that they…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 workhorse chassis w22 rv. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, he could smell a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The dual cylinder then began leaking oil and the brake pedal fell onto the floorboard. The dealer replaced the caliber and master…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 workhorse chassis w22. He received recall notice# 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) in may of 2009, and he immediately notified the dealer. He was advised that since the parts were unavailable, they could use old replacements parts to remedy the failure. The failure…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 workhorse w22 chassis. The contact stated that the brakes failed and the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 09v110000. The mechanic stated that the original parts were used for the recall repair. The current mileage was approximately 23,600 and…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 workhorse w22. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, he smelled a strong burning odor and noticed smoke. Occasionally, he experiences reduced braking capability. He received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Workhorse W22 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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