Recall 08V481000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 2008-2008 VIKING EPIC
RECALL This recall affects up to 141 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V481000 |
| Manufacturer | VIKING RV, LLC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 141 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VIKING RV IS RECALLING 141 MY 2008 EPIC (MODEL 2108ST) AND SPORT (MODEL 108ST) CAMPING TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE CERTIFICATION AND TIRE INFORMATION LABELS DENOTING THE TIRE SIZE AND PRESSURE IS INCORRECT.
Safety Consequence
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE SELECTION TO PREVENT TIRE OVERLOADING AND FOR MOTOR HOME/RECREATION VEHICLE TRAILER LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY INFORMATION. A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CERTIFICATION AND TIRE INFORMATION LABELS WITH THE CORRECT LABELS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VIKING RV AT 1-800-368-2829.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |