Vehicle recall 05V364000 · August 19, 2005
Coachmen Clipper Classic, Coachmen Clipper Sport and 5 more models
On certain camping trailers, the innovative design technologies roof lift system is defective and may fail allowing the roof to collapse unexpectedly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain camping trailers, the innovative design technologies roof lift system is defective and may fail allowing the roof to collapse unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- Should this occur, there is potential for personal injury to any occupants inside the trailer at the time of failure.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V364000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 19, 2005
- Filed by
- VIKING RV, LLC.
- Owner notification
- October 27, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,624
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Clipper Classic (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Coachmen Clipper Spirit (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Coachmen Clipper Sport (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Coachmen Futura (2005): 2005
- Viking Epic (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Viking Legend (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Viking Saga (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
Has your Coachmen been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Coachmen dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.