The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Viking dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V481000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.