2008 Viking Sport
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2008 Viking Sport. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.