- 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
2006 Viking Epic Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Viking Epic with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2005 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2005 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Epic year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Viking Epic problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2006 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2006 Viking Epic
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Viking Epic: every year compared
All Epic years2006 Viking Epic vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Viking Epic | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2006 Viking Legend | 1 | 1 | C | 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 2006 Viking Epic
Does the 2006 Viking Epic have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 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 2006 Viking Epic?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Viking Epic had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 29, 2005 and the latest on August 29, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Viking Epic a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 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 2006 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