2008 VIKING SPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 VIKING SPORT
The 2008 VIKING SPORT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH.
Recalls for the 2008 VIKING SPORT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 VIKING SPORT, potentially affecting up to 168 vehicles.
Recall 08V481000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 141 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 07V484000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
| 27 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN FOLDING CAMPING TRAILERS (FCT) EQUIPPED WITH A POWERWINCH UNIT, MODEL P55000, BUILT BY CAREFREE OF COLORADO AND ADDITIONAL AFTERMARKET OR DEALER INSTALLED POWERWINCH UNITS, AN INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CABLE SHAFTS ON SOME OF THESE POWERWINCH UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE THE FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER TOP IS BEING LIFTED, IF THE WINCH IS...
Consequence: SHOULD THE CABLE SHAFT BREAK, THE FCT TOP COULD THEN FREE-FALL INTO THE LOWER POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy: VIKING DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE WINCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VIKING AT 1-269-467-6321.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 VIKING SPORT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 VIKING SPORT.
Safety Rating for the 2008 VIKING SPORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 VIKING SPORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 VIKING SPORT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 VIKING SPORT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VIKING SPORT
- 2008 VIKING SPORT (current)
Other VIKING Models
- VIKING LEGEND — 9 total complaints
- 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