5
recalls
The Workhorse W20 has 5 recalls covering 98,338 vehicles as reported; model year 2006 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2006: 3
Units affected
98K
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Workhorse W20 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 59K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 30K units
- Steering1 · 3,881 units
- Suspension1 · 5,011 units
Workhorse W20 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2009 | Forest River Georgetown, Windsong; Monaco RV Admiral, Arista and 8 more (2000-2011): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 09V110000 | Crash risk | 48,876 |
| Jun 20, 2006 | Workhorse FE20, P32, W18, W20 and 3 more (2004-2006): Engine and engine coolingNo. 06V225000 | Fire | 30,335 |
| May 2, 2006 | Workhorse W20, W22, W24 (2005-2006): SteeringNo. 06V148000 | Crash risk | 3,881 |
| Feb 18, 2004 | Workhorse W20, W22 (2000-2002): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 04V084000 | Fire | 10,235 |
| Oct 4, 2001 | Workhorse P320032, P320042, W20, W22 (2001): SuspensionNo. 01V317000 | Crash risk | 5,011 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2011 Workhorse W20 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2011 Workhorse W20. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Workhorse W20 have?
5 recalls cover the Workhorse W20, for 98,338 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Workhorse W20?
Service brakes, hydraulic: named in 27 of the 33 safety complaints about the Workhorse W20, then electrical system (2). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.