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NHTSA Recall 05V364000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

VIKING RV, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,624 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Coachmen Clipper Classic.

3,624
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
2005
owners notified (October 27)
NHTSA campaign05V364000
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report receivedAugust 19, 2005
Owner notificationOctober 27, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain camping trailers, the innovative design technologies roof lift system is defective and may fail allowing the roof to collapse unexpectedly.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V364000

Make and modelModel years
Coachmen Clipper Classic2004, 2005, 2006
Coachmen Clipper Spirit2004, 2005
Coachmen Clipper Sport2004, 2005, 2006
Coachmen Futura2005
Viking Epic2004, 2005, 2006
Viking Legend2004, 2005, 2006
Viking Saga2004, 2005

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.