NHTSA Recall 07V484000: Winch (equipment)
VIKING RV, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27 vehicles. It affects 2008 Viking Sport.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V484000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › WINCH |
| Report received | October 16, 2007 |
| Owner notification | November 12, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V484000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Viking Sport | 2008 |
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.