- The problem
- 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 area.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- The fix
- 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.
Engine & cooling
2004 Workhorse W22 Engine problems
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2004 Workhorse W22's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 4% of all its complaints, most recently on March 28, 2011. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2004 Workhorse W22
Engine complaints
Both of my catalytic converters failed 2/16/11 on my 2004 w22 workhorse chassis with only 30,000 miles. Replacement cost $1,200.00. There was a recall replacing defective catalytic converters on the 2003 workhorse chassis. Is this the continuation of the same problem of defective catalytic converters? I've kept my 8.1L tuned and serviced as per manufacture instructions. *Tr
2004 Workhorse w22 chassis. The consumer received a recall notice from workhorse which stated the clip that retains the engines fuel rail pulse damper may fracture leading to a fuel leak. *Dt the consumer was having difficulty contacting someone regarding the recall notice he received. The consumer also complained about loss of brakes on the rv. When the consumer attempted to apply the brake to stop, the pedal went to the floor. He immediately pulled the safety brake and pumped what little brake pedal he had. The next day, the consumer drove to the dealer where he was informed a recall had been issued regarding the problem he experienced. *Jb
Ltr re: safety recall 50901-c interim notice dated may 2009 workhorse he thinks he should be reimburse for the damages incurred in sept. 2007 From this defect, also pay for the diagnosis of this problem. *Nj the consumer stated he experienced brake failure prior to receiving a recall letter. Workhorse denied the consumers claim stating the repairs were necessary, because it was the consumers fault that the brakes overheated. The rotors were severely damaged. The consumer stated he had no confidence that the...
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problem had been fixed even though the repairs were made, the abs light would still illuminate. The consumer stated he had spoken to a workhorse advisor twice prior to the brake failure. He reported the steering wheel was vibrating when he applied the brake. The consumers wife also smelled burnt brakes even though the consumer was only tapping the brakes to slow down. The advisor told the consumer it did not make sense that when stepping on the brake, the steering wheel would vibrate and that it was not a brake problem. A visual inspection revealed that the brake pads seemed ok, but the front rotors and one of the rear rotors were totally broken. The serpentine belt was replaced because it was making a lot of noise, the spark plugs burned 4 times, the pixels went out on the odometer, the instrument cluster shut down completely, the transmission locked up once in third gear, the seat belt light illuminated for no reason and then would go out and a rear seal on the axle leaked. *Jb
2004 Gulf stream sun voyager (workhorse custom chassis w22) recall notice on campaign no. 60601-C for the clip that retains the engine fuel rail pulse damper may fracture leading to a fuel leak. *Nj the consumer also stated a more serious problem was the loss of brakes while on a camping trip. When the consumer was approaching a red light, he attempted to apply the brakes, but the pedal went to the floorboard. He immediately pulled the safety brake and pumped what little brake pedal he had. The consumer managed to stop in time. The consumer took the rv to a repair shop and was informed a recall had been issued for the same problem, where the brakes overheat and fail. *Jb
Workhorse W22 engine complaints by year
W22 engine problems, every yearSource: 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