2004 Workhorse W22 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Workhorse W22, and owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 Workhorse W22
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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Engine and engine cooling
On certain motor home and truck chassis equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. The recall began on september 1, 2006. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773.
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Workhorse W22 have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 21,873 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 27 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2004 Workhorse W22. The contact stated that after the RV was stored for several years, the contact learned that the brakes had seized. The contact then became aware that the RV was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 6, 2023 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2004 Workhorse W22 RV. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the brakes heated up and seized. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The con”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2022 · Service brakes
Compare Workhorse W22 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Workhorse W22 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Workhorse W22 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Workhorse W22 | 3 | 10 |
| 2002 Workhorse W22 | 2 | 67 |
| 2003 Workhorse W22 | 1 | 113 |
| 2004 Workhorse W22 | 2 | 92 |
| 2005 Workhorse W22 | 3 | 21 |
| 2006 Workhorse W22 | 3 | 8 |
| 2007 Workhorse W22 | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 Workhorse W22 | 1 | 4 |
| 2009 Workhorse W22 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 Workhorse W22 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Workhorse W22
How do I know if my 2004 Workhorse W22 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 2004 Workhorse W22; 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 06V225000).
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
- Chassis56 complaints
- W2033 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.