NHTSA Recall 08V481000: Labels (equipment)
VIKING RV, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 141 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Viking Epic.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V481000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | September 29, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 13, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Viking rv is recalling 141 my 2008 epic (model 2108st) and sport (model 108st) camping trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles." the information provided on the certification and tire information labels denoting the tire size and pressure is incorrect.
Safety risk
This standard specifies requirements for tire selection to prevent tire overloading and for motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information. A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the certification and tire information labels with the correct labels. The recall began on october 13, 2008. Owners may contact viking rv at 1-800-368-2829.
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 08V481000
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.