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Engine and engine cooling
Risk. A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
2008 Workhorse R20Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Workhorse R20, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Workhorse R20 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2008 Workhorse R20 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.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other R20 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 R20 median. How we score
'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What R20 owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DRIVING TO WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER (JIM PRICE CHEVY TRUCK CENTER, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA) FOR A DIFFERENT MATTER THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING FOR BRAKES, ABS, ATC AND PARKING BRAKE. SERVICE CENTER HOOKED UP COMPUTER AND DETERMINED THAT THE MERITOR/WABCO HYDRAULIC COMPACT UNIT (HCU) WHICH…
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