2004 Workhorse Chassis problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (22) · Electrical System (3) · Wheels:rim (1)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
28 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-09-03 · DL8.14SP3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
as communicated previously, an issue discovered in diagnosticlink version 8.14sp1 was fixed with the release of 8.14sp3 on august26. the issue related to incorrect parameter data being sent to the server for some chassis ecus.
What owners report
2019-03-30 · Electrical System · 45,000 mi“instrument cluster display goes black (no display) at times while driving.…”
2017-09-22 · Service Brakes“tl* the contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis w22. while driving 65 mph uphill, the vehicle seized and brake fluid was leaking. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage and vin were unknown. …”
2016-08-04 · Steering · 35,000 mi“driving down 295@ 70 mph , engine died, lost power steering, brakes, all electrical. dead in the water, needed to tow. i understand that this is a problem with this chassis. apparently the ignition switch mounted on the steering column burns out because it is overloaded. workhorse offers a fix using relay costs over $300.00, so they must realize it…”
2010-11-23 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 17,000 mi“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 that they do not fix anything that was not listed in …”
2010-08-24 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 12,250 mi“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 converter 2. fuel filter 3. brakes getting hot and g…”
2010-08-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 46,000 mi“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 repaired and there were no prior warnings. the curr…”
2010-07-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 20,238 mi · 🔥 fire“tl*the contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler rv equipped with a 2004 workhorse chassis w22. while the contact was driving in rainy weather conditions approximately 30 mph, the brakes were engaged and the anti-lock brake system warning light illuminated. the brakes became spongy and traveled to the floor without resistance. there was a burning brake o…”
2010-07-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 14,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 damon intruder rv equipped with a 2004 workhorse chassis w22. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the brakes were engaged; the front brakes began to vibrate and the rear brakes were dragging emitting a strong burning odor. suddenly, the vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and the engine was turned off…”
2010-07-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 8,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 fleetwood bounder rv equipped with a 2004 workhorse chassis w22. the contact was driving approximately 20 mph when the brakes were engaged and they locked immediately without warning. the failure occurred repeatedly and progressed to whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. t…”
2010-06-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 22,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 workhorse w22. the contact received a recall notice from the manufacturer may 2009 and a second notice december 2009 for recall 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). he called the manufacturer three times to find out when the parts would be available. the vehicle had the vehicel repaired several times in reference to the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.