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2005 Viking Saga Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 Viking Saga has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Viking dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Viking Saga. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2005 Viking Saga owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Viking Saga, describing incidents dated September 9, 2005 to July 3, 2018.

Most-cited components

Structure 2 complaints
Equipment 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11204987 · Filed May 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VIKING SAGA. WHILE CRANKING THE ROOF LIFT SYSTEM, THE ROOF DROPPED DOWN AND BECAME STUCK HALFWAY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT…
ODI #10825380 · Filed February 10, 2016
I HAVE RECENTLY DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL I WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ON THE LIFT SYSTEM OF THIS TRAILER. IT IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED HERE UNDER NUMBER 05V364000 . HOWEVER VIKING GIVES A STORY ABOUT WHO USED TO OWN THE COMPANY AND IS NOW OUT OF BUSINESS ETC, SO NOW I'D HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS…
ODI #10142093 · Filed October 25, 2005
2005 SAGA 2107 CAMPER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DIRECT DRIVE LIFT SYSTEM, WHEN TURNING THE LIFT CRANK HANDLE THE MECHANISM ABRUPTLY SKIPS. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *TS *SC

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INNOVATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES/ROOF LIFT SYSTEMS

NHTSA #05V364000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported August 19, 2005 · VIKING RV, LLC.

Potentially affected: 3,624 vehicles

Owners notified October 27, 2005 · Vehicles built November 1, 2003 – August 15, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CAMPING TRAILERS, THE INNOVATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES ROOF LIFT SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE ROOF TO COLLAPSE UNEXPECTEDLY.

Safety consequence

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO ANY OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE TRAILER AT THE TIME OF FAILURE.

Manufacturer 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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2005 Viking Saga. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Viking Saga.

Structure

ODI #11204987

Incident: July 3, 2018 · Filed: May 1, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VIKING SAGA. WHILE CRANKING THE ROOF LIFT SYSTEM, THE ROOF DROPPED DOWN AND BECAME STUCK HALFWAY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V364000 (EQUIPMENT). THERE WAS NO MILEAGE. *DT *DT VIN NOT AVAILABLE.*JB

Unknown or Other

ODI #10825380

Incident: February 10, 2016 · Filed: February 10, 2016

I HAVE RECENTLY DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL I WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ON THE LIFT SYSTEM OF THIS TRAILER. IT IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED HERE UNDER NUMBER 05V364000 . HOWEVER VIKING GIVES A STORY ABOUT WHO USED TO OWN THE COMPANY AND IS NOW OUT OF BUSINESS ETC, SO NOW I'D HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS MYSELF IF I WANT THE DANGEROUS CONDITION REMEDIED.

Structure

ODI #10142093

Incident: October 1, 2005 · Filed: October 25, 2005

2005 SAGA 2107 CAMPER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DIRECT DRIVE LIFT SYSTEM, WHEN TURNING THE LIFT CRANK HANDLE THE MECHANISM ABRUPTLY SKIPS. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *TS *SC

Equipment

ODI #10138883

Incident: September 9, 2005 · Filed: October 6, 2005

THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED ON AUGUST 18, 2005 FOR A POSSIBLE ROOF SYSTEM FAILURE THAT COULD CAUSE THE ROOF TO COLLAPSE (RECALL ID #05V364000) AND I WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER NOT TO USE IT. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 FOR REPAIRS AND IT HAS BEEN THERE SINCE, UNREPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER NOW REFUSES TO SPEAK TO ME, SAYING I WILL BE CONTACTED BY SOMEONE FROM "CORPORATE. *JB

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