2003 Workhorse W22 service brakes, hydraulic problems
106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Workhorse W22 — 94% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 14, 2022
“2003 newmar mountain aire motorhome on a 2003 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer writes in regards to workhorse brake system recall *tgw the consumer stated in may of 2009, he received an interim notice warning about a possible problem with the workhorse system. The noticed stated there was a…”
filed Dec 22, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Service Brakes, HydraulicCampaign 09V110000 · Apr 3, 2009
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other W22 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 W22 | 18 | 86% |
| 2004 W22 | 74 | 80% |
| 2002 W22 | 62 | 93% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Workhorse W22
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.