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...
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Workhorse W21 Brake problems by year
3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Workhorse W21's brakes. Spongy or hard pedal, ABS faults, brake failure, noises, parking brake and brake fluid leaks.
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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.
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