2019 COACHMEN VIKING

2 recalls — 2 complaints — 6 TSBs

20V075000 Feb 12, 2020
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Surveyor, NO BO, R. and POD customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Independence, Viking, and Clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600, Puma customer service at -574... Read more
4,464 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
18V334000 May 21, 2018
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Viking recreational trailers, models T17BHS and T17FQS. The Federal Placard states that the tires have an inflation pressure of 65 PSI, when the tires actually require 75 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requ... Read more
Consequence
The incorrect Placard could cause the operator to underinflate the tires, possibly causing tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners and provided a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-8281. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-0734.
23 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER1
WHEELS:HUB1
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER Jun 21, 2018
Incident date: Jun 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 COACHMEN VIKING. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE WHEEL HUB WAS MELTED AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LAZYDAYS RV LOVELAND (4777 ... Read more
Fire
WHEELS:HUB Jun 21, 2018
Incident date: Jun 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 COACHMEN VIKING. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE WHEEL HUB WAS MELTED AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LAZYDAYS RV LOVELAND (4777 ... Read more
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 COACHMEN VIKING

6 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT3
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
CV1-4 Apr 13, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Provide an update that would prevent possible message corruption that could take place on the RVC network.
CV1-4 Apr 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Provide an update that would prevent possible message corruption that could take place on the RVC network.
510692 Sep 28, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?The nuisance issue enunciates by either blowing the protective fuse, opening the circuit breaker in the furnace circuit, or rendering the furnace inoperative. Our testing has shown that in ALL instance
510692 Sep 28, 2018
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?The nuisance issue enunciates by either blowing the protective fuse, opening the circuit breaker in the furnace circuit, or rendering the furnace inoperative. Our testing has shown that in ALL instance
510780 Sep 28, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on
510780 Sep 28, 2018
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on

COACHMEN VIKING — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the COACHMEN VIKING across all model years (2017–2026).

11 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

COACHMEN VIKING — Year by Year

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