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2018 Coachmen Viking problems

The most common problem on the 2018 Coachmen Viking is body and structure. Its complaint count is close to a typical Viking model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
3
Worst area
Body

The worst 2018 Coachmen Viking problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Recalls 1

Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizerReported January 12, 2018 · 1,349 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
Risk
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1‑574‑642‑0432; Viking owners can call 1‑269‑467‑4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1‑574‑825‑8205; Palomino owners can call 1‑269‑432‑3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1‑574‑538‑4514 or by email at [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.

Recall number 18V051000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Coachmen Viking 3

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What 2018 Coachmen Viking owners say

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Filed Sep 24, 2018 · Body · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 coachmen viking rv. The contact mentioned that the roof collapsed while it was being wound down. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to angler's choice marine (6611 a l philpott hwy, martinsville, va 24112, (276) 632-5600) and was repaired. The contact was not provided information on what caused the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown.

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Is the 2018 Coachmen Viking reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Coachmen Viking, close to a typical Viking model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Coachmen Viking?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2018 Coachmen Viking have?

1 recall, covering equipment.

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