Recall 00V356008 — TIRES Defect in 1998-2001 VIKING LIMOUSINE
RECALL This recall affects up to 89 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V356008 |
| Manufacturer | VIKING COACHWORKS, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 89 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIMOUSINES STRETCHED OVER 60 INCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," AND NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Safety Consequence
THE VEHICLE WEIGHT COULD EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOAD RATING FOR THE TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PREMATURE TIRE WEAR OR BLOWOUT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL 5 TIRES (INCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE) WITH MICHELIN TIRES (225/70R16 107T REINFORCED WHITE SIDEWALL) WITH A SUFFICIENTLY HIGHER LOAD RATING. FORD HAS AGREED TO CONDUCT THE ENTIRE RECALL TO REMEDY THIS NON-COMPLIANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.
Related Recalls for VIKING
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V324000 | 2014 VIKING EPIC | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 57 | |
| 14V424000 | 2014 VIKING EPIC | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 261 | |
| 08V481000 | 2008 VIKING EPIC | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 141 | |
| 07V484000 | 2008 VIKING SPORT | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH | 27 | |
| 05V364000 | 2004 VIKING LEGEND | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 3,624 | |
| 98V196001 | 1998 VIKING LEGEND | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2,000 | |
| 89V123000 | 1989 VIKING DELUXE 180 | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 486 | |
| 02V276005 | 1994 VIKING NORTHWIND | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 711 | |
| 97V190005 | 1997 VIKING VIKING | SUSPENSION:REAR | 219 | |
| 98V010001 | 1998 VIKING VIKING | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE | 0 |