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2005 Workhorse W22 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (18) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Service Brakes (1)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

84 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Workhorse W22 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

21
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

What owners report

2015-02-18 · Visibility/Wiper · 19,500 mi

“the instrument led started to malfunction .can't read what gear the motorhome is in or any of the other functions that are displayed,oil pressure, low oil. it started gradually now its to the point that you can't read the display especially what gear (reverse .neutral,drive). someone can get seriously injured because of it, or destroy the coach or …”

2012-08-16 · Service Brakes · 25,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 workhorse w22 rv. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he smelled burning from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that they needed to replace the brake caliper assemblies. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vin was not included in nht…”

2012-03-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“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 hazard.…”

2011-10-29 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 31,300 mi

“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 informed workhorse denied the rotors were damaged by …”

2011-02-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 14,751 mi · 🔥 fire

“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 brakes and front wheels began to shake abnormally. in …”

2010-11-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“2005 workhorse w22 chassis. winnebago adventurer. consumer states brake failure *tgw the consumer stated in september 2009 while driving, the brakes failed for the first time. the consumer and his wife began to smell the brakes burning. the abs light illuminated, the front wheels were too hot to touch and the rear wheels were hot as well. the rv …”

2010-11-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“consumer writes regarding 2005 workhorse chassis recall *tgw the consumer stated when he took the rv in for service, he advised the technician that there was an odor and smoke coming from the brake system during light and heavy braking. after inspection, the technician determined the brake calipers were in fact defective. they also determined tha…”

2010-10-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 monaco simba rv equipped with a workhorse chassis w22. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the part needed for recall repairs was on a massive backorder. the contact stated that he was the 144th person on …”

2010-09-27 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 29,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 monaco monarch rv equipped with a workhorse chassis w22. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the contact stated the recall mentioned that the dealer would replace the rotors in conjunction to the four brake calipers replacement. …”

2010-09-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 11,990 mi

“letter from congressman davis on behalf of constituent requesting a recall on his 2006 fleetwood that he purchased from rv service & accessories of tennessee (dot/i 2010-2160-respond to rockwood, tn office) *tgw the consumer experienced complete brake failure at 11,990 miles. the consumer stated other chassis models were recalled, but not his mode…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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