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2006 Workhorse W22

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jan 17, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 3, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Workhorse W22, most frequently naming the brakes category. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09V110000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Apr 3, 2009
48,876 units potentially affected
The defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MY 2001-2008 WORKHORSE W20, W21 AND W22 CHASSIS AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 MONACO RV ADMIRAL, ARISTA, MONARCH, AND RIPTIDE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.
The 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 INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: WORKHORSE DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR BOSCH BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
NAVISTAR, INCManufacturer number 50901-C & 51101-CView on NHTSA.gov
06V225000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Jun 20, 2006
30,335 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME AND TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
The risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773.
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSISManufacturer number 60601-CView on NHTSA.gov
06V148000

STEERING

May 2, 2006
3,881 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
The risk: THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773.
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSISManufacturer number 20601-CView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Jan 17, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BOLDER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKING POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.

NHTSA ID
10945699
Incident
Dec 15, 2016
Mileage
9,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Oct 18, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CALIPERS LOCKED SUDDENLY WHILE HE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH. HE PULLED OVER USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND UNLOCKED THE CALIPER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE CALIPERS ACCORDING TO RECALL 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) BUT WOULD NOT REPLACE THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WHICH WERE ALSO DAMAGED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT HE COULD SUBMIT INVOICES FOR THE OTHER PARTS BUT THEY WOULD NOT GUARANTEE REIMBURSEMENT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 17,000.

NHTSA ID
10361022
Incident
Jul 18, 2010
Mileage
17,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Sep 28, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER EQUIPPED A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THE CHASSIS (RECALL 09V110000, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR HIM BUT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE PARTS FOR REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE AND THE SAFETY ISSUE HAD NOT BEEN ADDRESSED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 16,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10358093
Incident
Sep 16, 2010
Mileage
16,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jul 19, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WORKHORSE W22. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V110000, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC IN DECEMBER 2009 AND IN APRIL 2010. SHE STATED THAT WORKHORSE INFORMED HER THAT THEY DO NOT MAIL RECALL NOTICES. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CALL NHTSA SO THAT THEY COULD FORCE THE DEALER TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED FOUR TIMES AND SHE DOES NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,000 WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID
10343984
Incident
Dec 16, 2009
Mileage
15,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Mar 23, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22 RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, HE COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DUAL CYLINDER THEN BEGAN LEAKING OIL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL ONTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CALIBER AND MASTER CYLINDER UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED AN INTERIM RECALL NOTICE STATING THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD REPLACE COMPONENTS ON THE VEHICLE WITH OLDER OEM PARTS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE OEM PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD CONTINUE TO EXHIBIT THE SAME FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,700. UPDATED 5/17/2010 * CN UPDATED 08/18/10

NHTSA ID
10321564
Incident
Oct 6, 2009
Mileage
6,800 mi
Brakes
Filed Oct 6, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22. HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE# 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) IN MAY OF 2009, AND HE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED THE DEALER. HE WAS ADVISED THAT SINCE THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE, THEY COULD USE OLD REPLACEMENTS PARTS TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY REMEDIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 21000. UPDATED 10/27/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES OVERHEATED DUE TO DEFECTIVE CALIPERS. THE REPAIR OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LASTED ONLY 6 BLOCKS DOWN THE ROAD BEFORE THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPDATED 10/29/09.*JB

NHTSA ID
10286418
Incident
Oct 2, 2009
Mileage
21,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jul 17, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V110000. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL PARTS WERE USED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,600 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,406.

NHTSA ID
10277207
Incident
Jul 10, 2009
Mileage
23,406 mi
Brakes
Filed May 21, 2009
Fire reported

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WORKHORSE W22. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, HE SMELLED A STRONG BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED SMOKE. OCCASIONALLY, HE EXPERIENCES REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THE REMEDY WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2009. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY $3,000 TO HAVE THE COMPONENT REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MILEAGES WERE NOT APPLICABLE.

NHTSA ID
10269610
Incident
Nov 15, 2005

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Workhorse W22 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011020—
2009200—
2008410—
2007510—
2006Viewing830—
2005213158.5
2004922152.0
20031131151.4
2002672260.8
2001103260.0
2000111—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.