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2005 Workhorse W22Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2005 Workhorse W22, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints212 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage14kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 18, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Workhorse W22 has problems

21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic181
Electrical system10
Parking brake10
Service brakes11
Visibility/wiper10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2005 Workhorse W22 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.

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Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 09V-110 · Apr 3, 2009 · 48,876 vehicles

Risk. THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2005 vs. every other W22 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 W22 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Workhorse W22, and the recalls they led to.

  1. OVERHEATING DISC BRAKE CALIPEREA07016 · closed Aug 19, 2009
    Led to recall 09V-110
In owners' words

What W22 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2005 WORKHORSE W22 MOTORHOME. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL CONCERNING STICKING BRAKE CALIPERS *TGW WHILE REPLACING THE CALIPERS, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THREE OF THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE CRACKED. THE CONSUMER FELT IT WAS A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE ROTORS AND CONSTITUTED A SAFETY…
Complaint 10452014 · Mar 14, 2012
I HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON THIS MOTORHOME AND THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME FRONT ROTORS WERE BOTH CRACKED AND REMINDED ME OF THE BOSCH CALIPER RECALL. I CHECKED MY VIN # ON WORKHORSE WEB SITE AND IT SHOWED THE RECALL FOR MY CHASSIS. I TOOK IT TO BOB STALL CHEVROLET IN SAN DIEGO TO HANDLE THE RECALL. I WAS…
Complaint 10433540 · Oct 29, 2011 · 31,300 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NATIONAL SEA BREEZE LX RV WITH A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA ID NUMBER: 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL IN 2010. ON A LATER DATE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND ENGAGING THE BRAKE, THE…
Complaint 10381587 · Feb 11, 2011 · 14,751 miles

Own a 2005 W22?

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