Recall 07V484000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH Defect in 2008-2008 VIKING SPORT
RECALL This recall affects up to 27 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V484000 |
| Manufacturer | VIKING RV, LLC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 27 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FOLDING CAMPING TRAILERS (FCT) EQUIPPED WITH A POWERWINCH UNIT, MODEL P55000, BUILT BY CAREFREE OF COLORADO AND ADDITIONAL AFTERMARKET OR DEALER INSTALLED POWERWINCH UNITS, AN INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CABLE SHAFTS ON SOME OF THESE POWERWINCH UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE THE FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER TOP IS BEING LIFTED, IF THE WINCH IS PLACED INTO A STALL CONDITION, THE CABLE SHAFT MAY BREAK PRIOR TO THE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPING.
Safety Consequence
SHOULD THE CABLE SHAFT BREAK, THE FCT TOP COULD THEN FREE-FALL INTO THE LOWER POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy
VIKING DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE WINCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VIKING AT 1-269-467-6321.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 | |
| 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 |