2002 Workhorse P30 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 100%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,042miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Workhorse P30, 100% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,042 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brakes failing as stated in recall. Called, was told this model is not covered in recall. Even though they are the exact same brakes as stated in recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11033306, filed 2017-10, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Workhorse P30. While driving at 65 MPH, the front passenger side brakes started to drag. In addition, the brake pedal became soft due to the brake fluid boiling. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v186000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,085. Updated 09/01/2015 updated 10/27/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10726258, filed 2015-06, 40,085 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Workhorse P30 recreational vehicle. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the racking ability seized, the accelerator pedal traveled all the way down to the floorboard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The following morning everything was back to normal. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 1/5/16”
NHTSA complaint #10780736, filed 2015-10, 47,000 miles“The contact owns 2002 damon daybreak rv with a 2002 Workhorse P30 chassis. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH and noticed a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the brake fluid was boiling and would have to be replaced. After the brake fluid was replaced, the brake pedal became sponge-like when depressed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician then advised the contact that the brakes and calipers would have to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10491699, filed 2013-01, 1,000 miles“2002 Workhorse P30. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall of Workhorse custom chassis due to bosh brake failure the consumer stated he experienced brake failure due to overheated brakes that should have been recalled for safety reasons. However, he was informed his rv was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10461530, filed 2012-06Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 100% |
← All problems reported for the 2002 Workhorse P30
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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