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...
2004-2008 · 4 model years
Viking Epic Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Viking Epic across 4 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the equipment & accessories, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Epic complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Epic problems
Viking Epic recalls 2
On certain camping trailers, the innovative design technologies roof lift system is defective and may fail allowing the roof to collapse unexpectedly.
Latest Epic complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ww horse trailer (n/a) equipped with carlisle radial tires, size: st225/75r/15. The contact stated that while the horse trailer was parked, the front and rear driver's side tires blew. The tires were not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the incident and was informed that the warranty had expired. The approximate failure mileage was 1000 and the tire failure mileage was unknown.
Consumer trailer was with the dealer for repairs but was told that the parts has not been shipped to fix the problem. *Ts ***nar received 10-13-05*** recall 05v364000. *Jb
Dt: the contact received recall 05v364000 on viking epic pop-up trailer on 8-19-05. She took it to a local dealer ,and viking told them they could not perform the recall because they were not a viking dealer. She called a viking dealer, and they told her they were anticipating getting the parts within a couple of days. On 9-7-05 the dealer called and told her they are not sure if they are even going to be getting the parts in. She called around at some other dealers, and was told they are not even sure if viking is going to have a replacement part because the manufacturer is trying to get out of the recall. *Ak
Dt: the consumer purchased a 2006 viking epic pop up trailer. The roof system was not working correctly. The roof system was not releasing. When putting the roof down had to shake and hit the roof and the side bars, then the roof dropped without notice with incredible force. The consumer was petrified that someone could be seriously injured. The consumer talked to the delivery people, and they said that was how it was made and it would take time to break it in. They owner took the camper on a trip and the...
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trailer top would not release properly. Had to be hit numerous times with consumer's hands and fist and then the roof collapsed with incredible force. The owner has received nhtsa recall 05v364000 let in the mail on the roof system on 8-20-2005. The recall stated for the consumer not to use the trailers because of the potential for the roof collapsing unexpectedly consumer talked to dealer, and the dealer stated that they knew about the recall, but they could not fix it. The dealer has not received any information from viking on how to fix the trailers. The dealer denied knowing anything about the recall prior to consumer's purchasing of the trailer two weeks earlier. The owner was upset that he had to pay $8,500.00 For a trailer that was collapsing and endangering his children lives. *Ak
Questions about the Viking Epic
Which Viking Epic years have the most problems?
Which Viking Epic years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2004 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Epic years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Viking Epic problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the equipment & accessories (2), wheels & tires (1), body, doors & structure (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Viking Epic have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Viking Epic model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data