NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Viking Legend
The 1998 Viking Legend has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Viking dealer.
Complete safety data for the 1998 Viking Legend. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA #98V196001Reported August 25, 1998 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE FAN-LIGHT APPLIANCE CAN FAIL (MOST COMMONLY INVOLVING A FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR) WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN OVERLOAD IN THE COILED POWER SUPPLY WIRES, WHICH COULD MELT THE WIRES.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Free manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE SENT A MAILER FOR THE RETURN OF THIS FAN-LIGHT APPLIANCE AND IN TURN WILL BE SENT TWO PORTABLE LIGHTS AS REPLACEMENTS. IF AN OWNER DOES NOT WANT THE TWO LIGHTS AS REPLACEMENTS, COACHMEN IS OFFERING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE FAN/LIGHT APPLIANCES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE MAILER AND NEW REPLACEMENT LIGHTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-219-825-5821. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).