- The problem
- 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 operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
- The risk
- The temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Workhorse W20 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2005 Workhorse W20 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3). Those complaints describe 1 injury. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2009 for the service brakes, hydraulic. For comparison, the 2004 has 7 and the 2006 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical W20 year, for its age
#314 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Workhorse W20 problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Workhorse W20 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
- The risk
- This steering condition could increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2005 Workhorse W20
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 was informed that the brake calipers (recalled part) could also caused failures within the brake pads and rotors which were not covered under recall. The vehicle had not been repaired.
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
For the 3rd time in one year, the automatic parking brake has locked on while driving down the road anywhere from 30-65 mph. This results in rapid deceleration and then leaves you stranded on the highway. In the last case, last month, the deceleration was so quick that my son hit his face on the dining table of the rv and cut his lip open. *Nm
Workhorse W20: every year compared
All W20 years2005 Workhorse W20 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Workhorse W20 | 3 | 2 | C | |
| 2005 Workhorse W22 | 21 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Workhorse P32 | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Workhorse W21 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Workhorse P3500 | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Workhorse W20
Does the 2005 Workhorse W20 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Workhorse W20: service brakes, hydraulic (April 2009); steering (May 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Workhorse W20?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3).
How many complaints has the 2005 Workhorse W20 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 12, 2006 and the latest on October 7, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Workhorse W20 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Workhorse W20 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Workhorse W20 years have the most complaints?
2003 (11), 2004 (7), 2002 (6). See every Workhorse W20 year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Workhorse W20 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