- The problem
- On certain camping trailers, the innovative design technologies roof lift system is defective and may fail allowing the roof to collapse unexpectedly.
- The risk
- Should this occur, there is potential for personal injury to any occupants inside the trailer at the time of failure.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary parts. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact their local dealers. If unable to find a local dealer, contact viking at 1-800-239-6157.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Viking Epic Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Viking Epic with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2005 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2004 has 0 and the 2006 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Epic year, for its age
#362 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Viking Epic problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Viking Epic recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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2 complaints about the 2005 Viking Epic
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Viking Epic: every year compared
All Epic years2005 Viking Epic vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Viking Epic | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 2005 Viking Saga | 4 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2005 Viking Legend | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Viking Futura | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Viking Epic
Does the 2005 Viking Epic have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Viking Epic: recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Viking Epic?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (2).
How many complaints has the 2005 Viking Epic had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 8, 2005 and the latest on October 13, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Viking Epic a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Viking Epic year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Viking Epic years have the most complaints?
2005 (2), 2006 (1), 2008 (1). See every Viking Epic year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Viking Epic has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data