- The problem
- Certain pop-up campers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. As the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.
- The risk
- The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.
Vehicle safety record
1994 Viking Northwind Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1994 Viking Northwind with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2002 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1993 has 0 and the 1995 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Northwind year, for its age
#292 most complained-about 1994 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1994 Viking Northwind problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1994 Viking Northwind 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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1 complaints about the 1994 Viking Northwind
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tread separation on carlisle trailer tires. Size st175/80r-13, load range c. Both tires purchased 06/20/2002. First tire failed 08/21/2005 while travel 65 mph on i-16 south of macon ga. Second failure occurred 10/10/2005 on i-95 south of jacksonville fl. Traveling 65 mph. Tires gave little to no warning prior to total tread separation, second incident damaged fender on right side of trailer. Dot numbers: dbjuh1z1502 load range c, 1360 lbs rating, gvw of trailer is 2350 with approx. 10% Of load on trailer hitch. *Nm
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All Northwind yearsQuestions about the 1994 Viking Northwind
Does the 1994 Viking Northwind have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1994 Viking Northwind: recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2002). 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 1994 Viking Northwind?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1994 Viking Northwind had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 17, 2005 and the latest on October 17, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1994 Viking Northwind a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Viking Northwind 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.
What should I do if my 1994 Viking Northwind 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