Recall 02V276005 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 1987-1995 VIKING NORTHWIND
RECALL This recall affects up to 711 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V276005 |
| Manufacturer | VIKING RV, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 711 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN POP-UP CAMPERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 442, 443, 452, EV452, 453, 462, EV462, 463, EV463, 482, EV482, 483, EV483, 874, AND 875 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1987 AND MAY 1995. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.
Safety Consequence
THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 | |
| 00V356008 | 2000 VIKING LIMOUSINE | TIRES | 89 | |
| 97V190005 | 1997 VIKING VIKING | SUSPENSION:REAR | 219 | |
| 98V010001 | 1998 VIKING VIKING | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE | 0 |