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2004 Workhorse ChassisProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2004 Workhorse Chassis, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 30, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Workhorse Chassis has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
26Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system
2Engine and engine cooling
1Parking brake
1Power train
1Service brakes
1Steering
1Tires
1Wheels
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 26 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2004 Workhorse Chassis recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Workhorse.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
17kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 23 service brakes, hydraulic complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
17under 30k miles23under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other Chassis year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Chassis median. How we score
'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Chassis owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER WITH A 2004 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CONTACT HAD THE CALIPERS REPLACED ON THE WORKHORSE CHASSIS UNDER A RECALL, BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR ANY OTHER PARTS THAT WERE DAMAGED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE ROTORS TO CRACK AND BREAK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED…
2004 SIGHTSEER, -MODEL# WFD30B. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MR JUST SLOWING DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLYED. I HAD THE ENGINE SCOPED AND ALL WAS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE BRAKES, BUT WORKHORSE SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. HAVE BEEN TOLD 1. WRONG CATALYTIC…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WORKHORSE TRAILER MODEL W22. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD SUDDENLY FELL TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
Own a 2004 Chassis?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.