Recall 97V190005 — SUSPENSION:REAR Defect in 1997-1998 VIKING VIKING
RECALL This recall affects up to 219 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 97V190005 |
| Manufacturer | COACHMEN RV COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 219 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FOLDING TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE.
Safety Consequence
A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.
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 | |
| 00V356008 | 2000 VIKING LIMOUSINE | TIRES | 89 | |
| 02V276005 | 1994 VIKING NORTHWIND | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 711 | |
| 98V010001 | 1998 VIKING VIKING | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE | 0 |