2006 VIKING EPIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 VIKING EPIC
The 2006 VIKING EPIC has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebodyroof And Pillars (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 VIKING EPIC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 VIKING EPIC, potentially affecting up to 3,624 vehicles.
Recall 05V364000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 3,624 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CAMPING TRAILERS, THE INNOVATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES ROOF LIFT SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE ROOF TO COLLAPSE UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO ANY OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE TRAILER AT THE TIME OF FAILURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR LOCAL DEALERS. IF UNABLE TO FIND A LOCAL DEALER, CONTACT VIKING AT 1-800-239-6157.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 VIKING EPIC
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 VIKING EPIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A 2006 VIKING EPIC POP UP TRAILER. THE ROOF SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THE ROOF SYSTEM WAS NOT RELEASING. WHEN PUTTING THE ROOF DOWN HAD TO SHAKE AND HIT THE ROOF AND THE SIDE BARS, THEN THE ROOF DROPPED WITHOUT NOTICE WITH INCREDIBLE FORCE. THE CONSUMER WAS PETRIFIED THAT SOMEONE COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. THE CONSUMER TALKED TO THE DELIVERY PEOPLE, AND THEY SAID THAT WAS HOW IT WAS MADE AND IT WOULD TAKE TIME TO BREAK IT IN. THEY OWNER TOOK THE CAMPER ON A TRIP AND THE TRAILER TOP WOULD NOT RELEASE PROPERLY. HAD TO BE HIT NUMEROUS TIMES WITH CONSUMER'S HANDS AND FIST AND THEN THE ROOF COLLAPSED WITH INCREDIBLE FORCE. THE OWNER HAS RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V364000 LET IN THE MAIL ON THE ROOF SYSTEM ON 8-20-2005. THE RECALL STATED FOR THE CONSUMER NOT TO USE THE TRAILERS BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR THE ROOF COLLAPSING UNEXPECTEDLY CONSUMER TALKED TO DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY KNEW ABOUT THE RECALL, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. THE DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION FROM VIKING ON HOW TO FIX THE TRAILERS. THE DEALER DENIED KNOWING ANYTHING ABOUT THE RECALL PRIOR TO CONSUMER'S PURCHASING OF THE TRAILER TWO WEEKS EARLIER. THE OWNER WAS UPSET THAT HE HAD TO PAY $8,500.00 FOR A TRAILER THAT WAS COLLAPSING AND ENDANGERING HIS CHILDREN LIVES. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2006 VIKING EPIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 VIKING EPIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 VIKING EPIC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 VIKING EPIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VIKING EPIC
- 2004 VIKING EPIC — 0 complaints
- 2005 VIKING EPIC — 2 complaints
- 2006 VIKING EPIC (current)
- 2008 VIKING EPIC — 1 complaint
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- VIKING SPIRIT — 0 total complaints