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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 07V484📅 Oct 16, 2007

2008 Viking Sport recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting in injuries.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
07V484000
Manufacturer
VIKING RV, LLC.
Vehicles affected
27
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 12, 2007
Built
Mar 23, 2007 – Aug 22, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 07V484 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 07V484?

2008 Viking Sport. 27 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Viking dealer to book the free repair.