Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA recall 04V084000 · announced February 18, 2004 · filed by Workhorse Custom Chassis · 10,235 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH ZOPS, THE PADS CAN DRAG ON THE ROTOR SURFACE DUE TO THE PIN SLIDE.

The risk

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.

What to do

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Workhorse W20
• 2001 Workhorse W20
• 2002 Workhorse W20
• 2000 Workhorse W22
• 2001 Workhorse W22
• 2002 Workhorse W22

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.