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2006 Workhorse W20 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2006 Workhorse W20, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2006 Workhorse W20

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 09V110000 Reported 48,876 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

    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.

  2. Steering

    NHTSA 06V148000 Reported 3,881 vehicles potentially affected WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS

    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 2006 Workhorse W20 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,253 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 monaco coach monarch se rv equipped with a workhorse w20 chassis. The contact referenced recall 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the recall repair was p”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 22, 2010 · Service brakes, hydraulic

“While driving on the DC beltway in traffic, the brake pedal went to the floor without stopping. Pumping the pedal gave enough power to stop vehicle. ABS warning light also came on. Stopped vehicle on”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 15, 2009 · Service brakes, hydraulic

Compare Workhorse W20 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Workhorse W20 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2000 Workhorse W2011
2001 Workhorse W2032
2002 Workhorse W2026
2003 Workhorse W20111
2004 Workhorse W2027
2005 Workhorse W2023
2006 Workhorse W2023
2007 Workhorse W2010
2008 Workhorse W2010

Checking a specific 2006 Workhorse W20

How do I know if my 2006 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 2006 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

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.