Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 WORKHORSE P320032

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 9 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V139000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
Vehicles affected
476
Reported to NHTSA
2000-05-15
Owners notified
2000-07-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH JB8 POWER HYDRAULIC BRAKE OPTION. AN INCORRECT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE WAS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THE INCORRECT MODULE DOES NOT REDUCE BRAKE POWER TO THE REAR AXLE BRAKES.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A ANTI-LOCK MODULE FAILURE, THE ADDITIONAL BRAKE POWER CAN CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP CAUSING REAR TIRE SKID.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic37,500 mi
Electrical system15,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: actuator135,645 mi
Parking brake: indicator light146,317 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip160,000 mi

The 1999 model has 9 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.