- 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
2005 Viking Saga Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2005 Viking Saga with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2005 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2004 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Viking Saga problems
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2005 Viking Saga 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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4 complaints about the 2005 Viking Saga
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 viking saga. While cranking the roof lift system, the roof dropped down and became stuck halfway. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 05v364000 (equipment). There was no mileage. *Dt *dt vin not available.*Jb
I have recently discovered there was a recall I was not made aware of on the lift system of this trailer. It is already documented here under number 05v364000 . However viking gives a story about who used to own the company and is now out of business etc, so now I'd have to pay for the repairs myself if I want the dangerous condition remedied.
2005 Saga 2107 camper has a problem with the direct drive lift system, when turning the lift crank handle the mechanism abruptly skips. ***No answer required*** *ts *sc
The vehicle was recalled on august 18, 2005 for a possible roof system failure that could cause the roof to collapse (recall id #05v364000) and I was told by the manufacturer not to use it. I returned it to the dealer on september 9, 2005 for repairs and it has been there since, unrepaired. The manufacturer now refuses to speak to me, saying I will be contacted by someone from "corporate. *Jb
Viking Saga: every year compared
All Saga years2005 Viking Saga vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Viking Saga | 4 | 1 | - | |
| 2005 Viking Epic | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Viking Legend | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Viking Futura | 1 | 0 | - | 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 2005 Viking Saga
Does the 2005 Viking Saga have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Viking Saga: 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 2005 Viking Saga?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Viking Saga had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 6, 2005 and the latest on May 1, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2005 Viking Saga 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