2001 Workhorse W22 Brakes Problems

“2001 Workhorse chassis with bosch 4 wheel disc brakes. Complete system replaced one time at owners expense. Since replacement, there have two incidents of total brake failure which could have caused a terrible crash had there not been a ditch to run into. The coach is a monaco. Monaco no longer exists and Workhorse and bosch go back and forth about who is at fault and no one will fix the problem. My family and I are in danger every time we choose to use the motorhome.”

“We have a 2001 winnebago adventurer class a motorhome on a Workhorse W22 chassis. I am writing regarding the ABS braking system. In august 2004, while driving, it felt like the rv was getting a flat tire. We pulled over and found no evidence of that. All the instrument lights and gauges were working properly and no warning lights. On continuing down the highway, I noticed that when I applied the brake, it would steer to the right quite noticeably, and there was also a smell of burning plastic. …”

“We have a 2001 dutchstar class a motorhome, built on Workhorse chassis number 28321. I am writing for a number of reasons. The first being that I am requesting information on possible recalls that include this unit. I understand that there are two campaigns for the 2001 Workhorse chassis, NHTSA # 04v084000, having to do with service brakes, hydraulic and # 01v317000, having to do with suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle. I would like to know whether our unit is included and if so, why we were not notified. …”

“The contact owns a 2001 Workhorse W22. While driving 30 MPH when he tried to stop at a red light his brakes did not work. The contact continued to apply pressure to the brakes and the vehicle still wouldn't slow down. He pulled into a store parking lot were he finally got the vehicle to stop. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 28,000.”

“The contact owns a 2002 fleetwood south wind rv with 2001 Workhorse W22 chassis. While driving at 15 MPH, the contact noticed an unusual burning odor and the brakes were not operating as normal. The contact discovered the brake fluid was extremely low and was causing the brake failure. The manufacturer verified the vehicle was involved in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and that the vehicle would need to be inspected before recall repairs were performed. …”