Vehicle recall 04V084000 · February 18, 2004
Workhorse W20 and W22
On certain motorhome chassis equipped with bosch zops, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin slide.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorhome chassis equipped with bosch zops, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin slide.
- Consequence
- A hang up or lock up may cause the calipers to over heat and not allow the driver to stop safely. This could cause overheating of the brake calipers which could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, repair and replace according to the procedure developed by bosch (see campaign 03E064000). The recall began on August 1, 2004. Owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773.
- Notes
- Workhorse recall no. 50401-c.customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V084000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 18, 2004
- Filed by
- WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
- Manufacturer campaign
- 50401-C
- Owner notification
- August 1, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,235
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Workhorse W20 (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
- Workhorse W22 (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
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