Coachmen and Viking Recall 05V364000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer
NHTSA recall 05V364000 · announced August 19, 2005 · filed by Viking Rv, Llc. · 3,624 units affected
The problem
ON CERTAIN CAMPING TRAILERS, THE INNOVATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES ROOF LIFT SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE ROOF TO COLLAPSE UNEXPECTEDLY.
The risk
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO ANY OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE TRAILER AT THE TIME OF FAILURE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR LOCAL DEALERS. IF UNABLE TO FIND A LOCAL DEALER, CONTACT VIKING AT 1-800-239-6157.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2004 Coachmen Clipper Classic
- 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic
- 2006 Coachmen Clipper Classic
- 2004 Coachmen Clipper Spirit
- 2005 Coachmen Clipper Spirit
- 2004 Coachmen Clipper Sport
- 2005 Coachmen Clipper Sport
- 2006 Coachmen Clipper Sport
- 2005 Coachmen Futura
- 2004 Viking Epic
- 2005 Viking Epic
- 2006 Viking Epic
- 2004 Viking Legend
- 2005 Viking Legend
- 2006 Viking Legend
- 2004 Viking Saga
- 2005 Viking Saga
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.