Vehicle recall 07V484000 · October 16, 2007
2008 Viking Sport
On certain folding camping trailers (fct) equipped with a powerwinch unit, model P55000, built by carefree of colorado and additional aftermarket or dealer installed powerwinch…
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- Summary
- On certain folding camping trailers (fct) equipped with a powerwinch unit, model P55000, built by carefree of colorado and additional aftermarket or dealer installed powerwinch units, an incorrect material was used in the manufacture of the cable shafts on some of these powerwinch units. Under certain circumstances while the folding camping trailer top is being lifted, if the winch is placed into a stall condition, the cable shaft may break prior to the fuse or circuit breaker tripping.
- Consequence
- Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting in injuries.
- Remedy
- Viking dealers will repair these winches free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during October 2007. Owners may contact viking at 1-269-467-6321.
- Notes
- Customers may 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
- 07V484000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 2007
- Filed by
- VIKING RV, LLC.
- Owner notification
- November 12, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Viking Sport (2008): 2008
Has your Viking been repaired?
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