Workhorse Recall & Damaged RV
Our family is looking for some guidance from our fellow RV'ers.
We purchased a 36 foot class A Holiday Rambler Admiral, new, in 2003. It was on a Workhorse Chassis. After receiving the 2004 Workhorse safety bulletin concerning Bosch brake calipers, we immediately located an authorized dealer that completed the appropriate work.
In, 2007 we suffered a serious right rear brake fire, that nearly spread to the entire coach. Had I not been a trained firefighter, and not had a full tank of water the results would have been much different. We had the coach repaired at an authorized Workhorse service center and the insurance paid for all but the deductible. Unfortunately, the psychological trauma to our young children made them think that every time they smelled that characteristic "hot" engine or brake smell when traveling, that we were on fire again.
In 2009, we had another near brake fire while on our way to Ocean City, MD. Fortunately, this happened shortly after leaving home. Our closest Workhorse service center was over 20 miles away, so Workhorse authorized a local truck center to evaluate the problem. They found the ABS sensor totally melted, and heat damage to all rotors, calipers and pads. We paid $3,000 out of pocket to get the thing back on the road, but were afraid to use it because the 2009 recall work could not be done due to all the various excuses that Workhorse fed to all of its customers.
We were told be Workhorse that we had to wait our turn to have the recall completed, and believe it or not it just got done 3 weeks ago. Since 2009, our RV has sat, unused, while we paid a monthly loan payment. Now we have found that from lack of use we have a number of other mechanical issues, and mold and water intrusion from dry rotted seals.
The bottom line is that our coach is unfit for human habitation. We have serious mold problems, and literally have mushrooms growing along the passenger side seat.
We are still fighting with Workhorse to get our $3,000 back now that the recall is complete. I don't think that our insurance company will cover the water and mold damage (We have the Good Sam Vehicle Insurance), or do I think they should.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
We purchased a 36 foot class A Holiday Rambler Admiral, new, in 2003. It was on a Workhorse Chassis. After receiving the 2004 Workhorse safety bulletin concerning Bosch brake calipers, we immediately located an authorized dealer that completed the appropriate work.
In, 2007 we suffered a serious right rear brake fire, that nearly spread to the entire coach. Had I not been a trained firefighter, and not had a full tank of water the results would have been much different. We had the coach repaired at an authorized Workhorse service center and the insurance paid for all but the deductible. Unfortunately, the psychological trauma to our young children made them think that every time they smelled that characteristic "hot" engine or brake smell when traveling, that we were on fire again.
In 2009, we had another near brake fire while on our way to Ocean City, MD. Fortunately, this happened shortly after leaving home. Our closest Workhorse service center was over 20 miles away, so Workhorse authorized a local truck center to evaluate the problem. They found the ABS sensor totally melted, and heat damage to all rotors, calipers and pads. We paid $3,000 out of pocket to get the thing back on the road, but were afraid to use it because the 2009 recall work could not be done due to all the various excuses that Workhorse fed to all of its customers.
We were told be Workhorse that we had to wait our turn to have the recall completed, and believe it or not it just got done 3 weeks ago. Since 2009, our RV has sat, unused, while we paid a monthly loan payment. Now we have found that from lack of use we have a number of other mechanical issues, and mold and water intrusion from dry rotted seals.
The bottom line is that our coach is unfit for human habitation. We have serious mold problems, and literally have mushrooms growing along the passenger side seat.
We are still fighting with Workhorse to get our $3,000 back now that the recall is complete. I don't think that our insurance company will cover the water and mold damage (We have the Good Sam Vehicle Insurance), or do I think they should.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
