Total Complaints
2 filings
WORKHORSE P32 · model year
2004 WORKHORSE P32
2 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2004WORKHORSEP32 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2004 P32 is service brakes with 1 filings, followed by fuel/propulsion system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2004 P32. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (1)
06V22500020/06/2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME AND TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMP
Recent Complaints
20180619FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
PULSE DAMPER IN THE FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING GAS ON TO THE ENGINE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT PER INTERNET REPORTS. INTERNET REPORTS STATE TO CONTACT MANUFACTURER PER PHONE NUMBERS PROVIDED BUT NON WORK.
Mileage: 14,945
20130114SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GEORGIE BOY LANDAU RV EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE P32. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES BECAME EXTREMELY HOT AND A STRANGE ODOR COULD BE SMELLED IN THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
Mileage: 59,000
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2004 WORKHORSE P32 have?▼
The 2004 WORKHORSE P32 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2004 WORKHORSE P32?▼
Yes, the 2004 WORKHORSE P32 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 WORKHORSE P32?▼
The most-complained component for the 2004 WORKHORSE P32 is SERVICE BRAKES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Is the 2004 WORKHORSE P32 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.