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2002 Workhorse P30 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2002 Workhorse P30 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (5). There are no recalls for it.

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Rated once enough P30 years are on file

#271 most complained-about 2002 vehicle

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2002 Workhorse P30 problems

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No recalls for the 2002 Workhorse P30

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Workhorse P30. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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5 complaints about the 2002 Workhorse P30

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Brakes

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.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11033306
Brakes

Tl* 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 *cn

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 10780736
Brakes

Tl* 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*lj updated 10/27/2015*js

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 10726258
Brakes

Tl* 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...

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be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v080000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 2/19/13 *cn the consumer stated the brake fluid overheated and the calipers locked up. Updated 02/25/13

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10491699
Brakes

2002 Workhorse p30. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall of workhorse custom chassis due to bosh brake failure *tgw 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.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10461530

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Questions about the 2002 Workhorse P30

Does the 2002 Workhorse P30 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Workhorse P30 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Workhorse P30?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (5).

How many complaints has the 2002 Workhorse P30 had?

5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 12, 2012 and the latest on October 13, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

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What should I do if my 2002 Workhorse P30 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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