2005 VIKING LEGEND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 VIKING LEGEND
The 2005 VIKING LEGEND has received a total of 2 safety complaints 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 Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 VIKING LEGEND
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 VIKING LEGEND, 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 2005 VIKING LEGEND
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 VIKING LEGEND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: 2005 VIKING LEGEND. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V364000 CONCERNING ROOF AND PILLARS FAILURE ON AUGUST 20, 2005. THE LETTER STATED THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO DEALER WITHIN 10 DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. THEY KNEW NOTHING OF THE RECALL. ONCE THEY WERE INFORMED OF THE RECALL THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PART WAS ON ORDER. NOW THE PART WAS NOT ON ORDER, BUT, A PROP WAS BEING SENT UNTIL THE PART COULD BE OBTAINED. SHE FOUND THIS OUT THIS MORNING WHEN SHE CALLED TO CHECK THE STATUS OF THE PART. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PART WAS BEING MANUFACTURED AND WOULD TAKE 6-8 WEEKS. *JB
DT: THE CALLER REPORTED A FAILURE OF POP UP CAMPER THREE WEEKS AGO AND GOT A RECALL YESTERDAY. SHE SAID THE DEALER HAD THE CAMPER FOR THREE WEEKS AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX IT. DEALER SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX IT. MANUFACTURER SAID THEY WILL SEND THE PARTS WHEN THEY GET THEM. CALLER WAS TOLD THREE TIMES THE PARTS WILL BE SHIPPED BUT THEY HAVE NOT DONE IT YET.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2005 VIKING LEGEND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 VIKING LEGEND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 VIKING LEGEND
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 VIKING LEGEND
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VIKING LEGEND
- 2001 VIKING LEGEND — 2 complaints
- 2004 VIKING LEGEND — 3 complaints
- 2005 VIKING LEGEND (current)
- 2006 VIKING LEGEND — 1 complaint
Other VIKING Models
- VIKING EPIC — 4 total complaints
- VIKING SAGA — 4 total complaints
- VIKING VIKING — 4 total complaints
- VIKING FUTURA — 1 total complaint
- VIKING LIMOUSINE — 1 total complaint
- VIKING NORTHWIND — 1 total complaint
- VIKING DELUXE 180 — 0 total complaints
- VIKING SPIRIT — 0 total complaints