- 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 Legend Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Viking Legend with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (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 Legend 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 Legend problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2006 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 2006 Viking Legend
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I have called the viking manufacturer on numerous occasions. Parts are supposed to be shipped but I have not received any parts. I have called the rv dealer in bay city, michigan and they have received no parts from the manufacturer and they have no idea what is going on. I called the safety hot line on 10-6-05 and they were supposed to get back in touch with me about the recall and they failed to call me back. I again called the viking manufacturer on 10-14-05 and they don't know what's going on. They will...
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let me know and they again failed to contact me. Still no parts received for the recall. I stopped in the bay city, michigan dealer on 10-15-05 and they tell me the manufacturer needs more information, which they say they supplied to them weeks before. While this is going on, my pop up camper broke and the top fell down! This could have seriously hurt one of us, had we been in there when it collapsed! I called the safety hotline again on 10-19-05 and they told me to file a written complaint with you on the website. *Jb
Viking Legend: every year compared
All Legend years2006 Viking Legend vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Viking Legend | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2006 Viking Epic | 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 Legend
Does the 2006 Viking Legend have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 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 2006 Viking Legend?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Viking Legend had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 19, 2005 and the latest on October 19, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Viking Legend a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 54 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2006 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