2004 Itasca Suncruiser Brakes Problems

“The vehicle in question is a 2004 Itasca Suncruiser 35 foot motorhome built on a workhorse w22 chassis. It was purchased on june 30, 2004. It was purchased new with 1911 miles on the odometer and had 11391 miles at the time of the incident. On sep 6, 2007 while traveling from the east coast of florida to kissimmee, fl, I noticed the rv pulling to the left when braking as we approached kissimmee. When we pulled into the campground, I smelled ?hot? Fluid and noted liquid dripping from the right front wheel onto the tire. The wheel cover was very hot. …”

“Brake failure, happened two times so far. It is connected to the safety recall 50901-c. Workhorse brake caliber hang up. Company failing to act to repair w-20, w-22 chassis. Workhorse claims the have noted the problem, and have started to produce calibers, this was started back in 2009. If this company is still building these chassis's how can the say that there are no parts available?”

“The contact owns a 2004 Itasca Suncruiser rv. The contact noticed that the brakes were sticking. He took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the brakes needed to be replaced. All of the calipers were replaced by the mechanic. The rear driver's side rotor and front passenger side rotor were replaced, in addition to all of the brake pads. The entire repair cost $3,000. The failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 52,555.”

“The contact owns a 2004 winnebago Itasca Suncruiser . While driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. The contact had to downshift in order to stop the vehicle. The ABS brake indicator illuminated and he drove into a parking lot in order to stop the vehicle. The contact called a towing company to take him to a repair shop because he was too scared to drive the vehicle without it being inspected by a mechanic. The repair shop had to replace the entire rear braking system. They also serviced the front brakes. …”