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...
2001-2008 · 8 model years
Workhorse W21 Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Workhorse W21 across 8 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
W21 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common W21 problems
Workhorse W21 recalls 1
Latest W21 complaints
The brakes became spongy and the brake pedal went to the floor. The stopping distance increased dramatically. I could smell the hot brake fluid. The brake warning light came on.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 workhorse w21. The vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v110000, service brakes, hydraulic. Since the recall was issued he notified the manufacturer in order to attempt to have the vehicle repaired. He was told continuously that the parts necessary to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 25,580.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 monaco monarch rv equipped with a workhorse chassis w21. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was engaged and the anti-lock brake system warning light illuminated. The contact smelled a burning odor and noticed smoke emitting from both front wheels. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to resume operation. A recall notification was received on may 21, 2009 associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic)....
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The repair part was unavailable and the manufacturer was unable to provide an arrival date for the part. The contact had concern of the safety risk involved and the uncertainty of the part availability. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Questions about the Workhorse W21
Which Workhorse W21 years have the most problems?
What are the most common Workhorse W21 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Workhorse W21 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Workhorse W21 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data