- 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
2004 Viking Legend Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2004 Viking Legend with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2). 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
DMore problems than a typical Legend year, for its age
#311 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Viking Legend problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2004 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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3 complaints about the 2004 Viking Legend
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 viking legend. While parked the contact attempted to raise the top of the camper, but it would not open. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostics. The technicians repowered the electrical system. After the repair, the failure continued. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
While raising the roof of the pop-up camper, the lift cable broke and the roof fell. Fortunately no one was injured. I found a recall on my model and year for installing a safety brake to prevent the roof from falling if the cable breaks (recall - campaign #05v364000). The company responsible for the recall says my camper is not included in the recall. Since the roof fell when the lift system failed I am not sure why I cannot have my camper fixed. I cannot get a description from them explaining it to me.
Dt: the caller said she took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs on the roof and pillars. The dealer had the vehicle for over a month and was having trouble getting the parts from the manufacturer. The manufacturer said they do not have the remedy for the recall yet. She did not know when she will get vehicle back. Vehicle was not located on list. It is a 2004 viking legend.*Ak *nm
Viking Legend: every year compared
All Legend yearsQuestions about the 2004 Viking Legend
Does the 2004 Viking Legend have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Viking Legend: 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 2004 Viking Legend?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2).
How many complaints has the 2004 Viking Legend had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 20, 2005 and the latest on August 17, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 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 2004 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