2001-2008 Workhorse W20
2001-2008 WORKHORSE W21
2001-2008 WORKHORSE W22

Manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC
Mfr's Report Date: APR 01, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V110000
EA07016NHTSA Action Number: EA07016

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 47042

Summary: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 47,042 MY 2001-2008 WORKHORSE W20, W21 AND W22 SERIES 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: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS

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2001 WORKHORSE W20
2002 Workhorse W20
2003 Workhorse W20
2004 Workhorse W20
2005 Workhorse W20
2006 Workhorse W20
2007 Workhorse W20
2008 Workhorse W20

2001 WORKHORSE W22
2002 Workhorse W22
2003 Workhorse W22
2004 Workhorse W22
2005 Workhorse W22
2006 Workhorse W22
2007 Workhorse W22
2008 Workhorse W22

Manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC
Mfr's Report Date: APR 01, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V110000
EA07016NHTSA Action Number: EA07016

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 47055

Summary: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 47,055 Model Year 2001 thru 2008 WORKHORSE W20 AND W22 SERIES RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSH 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: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS

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