1994 VIKING NORTHWIND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 VIKING NORTHWIND
The 1994 VIKING NORTHWIND 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 Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 VIKING NORTHWIND
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 VIKING NORTHWIND, potentially affecting up to 711 vehicles.
Recall 02V276005 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 711 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN POP-UP CAMPERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 442, 443, 452, EV452, 453, 462, EV462, 463, EV463, 482, EV482, 483, EV483, 874, AND 875 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1987 AND MAY 1995. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE...
Consequence: THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 VIKING NORTHWIND
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 VIKING NORTHWIND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TREAD SEPARATION ON CARLISLE TRAILER TIRES. SIZE ST175/80R-13, LOAD RANGE C. BOTH TIRES PURCHASED 06/20/2002. FIRST TIRE FAILED 08/21/2005 WHILE TRAVEL 65 MPH ON I-16 SOUTH OF MACON GA. SECOND FAILURE OCCURRED 10/10/2005 ON I-95 SOUTH OF JACKSONVILLE FL. TRAVELING 65 MPH. TIRES GAVE LITTLE TO NO WARNING PRIOR TO TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION, SECOND INCIDENT DAMAGED FENDER ON RIGHT SIDE OF TRAILER. DOT NUMBERS: DBJUH1Z1502 LOAD RANGE C, 1360 LBS RATING, GVW OF TRAILER IS 2350 WITH APPROX. 10% OF LOAD ON TRAILER HITCH. *NM
Safety Rating for the 1994 VIKING NORTHWIND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 VIKING NORTHWIND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 VIKING NORTHWIND
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 VIKING NORTHWIND
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VIKING NORTHWIND
- 1989 VIKING NORTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 1990 VIKING NORTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 1991 VIKING NORTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 1992 VIKING NORTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 1993 VIKING NORTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 1994 VIKING NORTHWIND (current)
- 1995 VIKING NORTHWIND — 0 complaints
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- 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 DELUXE 180 — 0 total complaints
- VIKING SPIRIT — 0 total complaints