- The problem
- Vehicle description: travel trailers. The fan-light appliance can fail (most commonly involving a failure of the fan motor) which can result in an overload in the coiled power supply wires, which could melt the wires.
- The risk
- This condition can cause an electrical short, and possibly a fire.
- The fix
- Owners will be sent a mailer for the return of this fan-light appliance and in turn will be sent two portable lights as replacements. If an owner does not want the two lights as replacements, coachmen is offering reimbursement for the fan/light appliances.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Viking Legend Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Viking Legend with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 1998 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Legend year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Viking Legend problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Viking Legend 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 1998 Viking Legend
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
This component was the subject of recall #98v196001, we were notified that viking did not have a replacement for this component, and that it would be replaced with a light assembly. However, if at a future date viking found a similar product, that they would replace it with a light and fan combination. This feature was one that sold us on this model of rv, so we decided to wait for the replacement light and fan combination. While camping recently this product failed as the recall states, fan motor failed and burned...
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the wiring for it in our childrens birth end, fortunately no one was injured, but certainly a wake up call to pay more attention to recalls! After a recent conversation with coachman, they stated that they would not replace the light and fan combination, but would supply a fan only, even though newer models are equipped with a light and fan combination. They (linda) further stated that they didn't even have to do that, nhtsa only required them to collect the recalled light and fan combinations, and that if we wanted a light and fan combination we could purchase it from our local dealer! Is this true? After working for a new car dealer for the past years I find this very hard to swallow, knowing we bring recalled vehicles to a higher standard than originally built and seek customer satisfaction in doing so. Even to the point where I have replaced lift back latches on 20 year old caravans, that may possibly fail and cause loss of life when the vehicle is used inappropriately! I purchased this rv with a light and fan combination an beleive very strongly that viking has a moral obligation to supply a suitable and safe replacement for an obvious defective component. Would you please respond to this situation so that I will know how to proceed further with this matter. Thank you for your help in this matter. *Ak
Viking Legend: every year compared
All Legend years1998 Viking Legend vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Viking Legend | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 1998 Viking Viking | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 1998 Viking Legend
Does the 1998 Viking Legend have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Viking Legend: exterior lighting (August 1998). 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 1998 Viking Legend?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Viking Legend had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 1, 2000 and the latest on June 1, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Viking Legend a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Viking Legend 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 Legend years have the most complaints?
2004 (3), 2005 (2), 1998 (1). See every Viking Legend year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Viking Legend 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