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2001 Workhorse W20 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2001 Workhorse W20. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2001 Workhorse W20 recalls, newest first

April 3, 2009NHTSA 09V11000048,876 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 18, 2004NHTSA 04V08400010,235 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 4, 2001NHTSA 01V3170005,011 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Summary
Vehicle description: motor home and commercial chassis. The rear axle u-bolts may not be tightened correctly due to random failure of production tooling in the specified time span.
Consequence
Low u-bolt torque can result in u-bolts coming loose and not properly retaining the rear axle to the vehicle, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the rear axle u-bolts. Owner notification is expected to begin October 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Workhorse W20 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch1
  2. Hydraulic1
  3. Service brakes1

Other Workhorse W20 years

Other 2001 Workhorse models

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  1. 2001 Honda Civic (27 recalls)
  2. 2001 Ford F-150 (19 recalls)
  3. 2001 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
  4. 2001 Ford Windstar (16 recalls)
  5. 2001 Ford Escape (15 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 2001 Workhorse W20 have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2001 Workhorse W20 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Workhorse dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 Workhorse W20?
2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.