2005 Workhorse W20 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Workhorse W20, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Workhorse W20
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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.
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Steering
Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
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.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Workhorse W20 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,621 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 workhorse chassis w22. The contact received a recall notice for recall 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 7, 2010 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Brakes over-heated, locked up and failed. After a long cool-down period, the brake calipers released and i was able to a repair facility for inspection. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 6, 2008 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Workhorse W20 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Workhorse W20 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Workhorse W20 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Workhorse W20 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 Workhorse W20 | 2 | 6 |
| 2003 Workhorse W20 | 1 | 11 |
| 2004 Workhorse W20 | 2 | 7 |
| 2005 Workhorse W20 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 Workhorse W20 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 Workhorse W20 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Workhorse W20 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Workhorse W20
How do I know if my 2005 Workhorse W20 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Workhorse W20; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Workhorse dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V148000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Workhorse models
- W22323 complaints
- Chassis56 complaints
- P32003230 complaints
- P307 complaints
- P324 complaints
- W244 complaints
- P35003 complaints
- W183 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.