Dt: the consumer purchased a 2006 viking epic pop up trailer. The roof system was not working correctly. The roof system was not releasing. When putting the roof down had to shake and hit the roof and the side bars, then the roof dropped without notice with incredible force. The consumer was petrified that someone could be seriously injured. The consumer talked to the delivery people, and they said that was how it was made and it would take time to break it in. They owner took the camper on a trip and the trailer top would not release properly. Had to be hit numerous times with consumer's hands and fist and then the roof collapsed with incredible force. The owner has received the federal safety agency recall 05v364000 let in the mail on the roof system on 8-20-2005. The recall stated for the consumer not to use the trailers because of the potential for the roof collapsing unexpectedly consumer talked to dealer, and the dealer stated that they knew about the recall, but they could not fix it. The dealer has not received any information from viking on how to fix the trailers. The dealer denied knowing anything about the recall prior to consumer's purchasing of the trailer two weeks earlier. The owner was upset that he had to pay $8,500.00 for a trailer that was collapsing and endangering his children lives.
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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- On certain camping trailers, the innovative design technologies roof lift system is defective and may fail allowing the roof to collapse unexpectedly.
- Risk
- Should this occur, there is potential for personal injury to any occupants inside the trailer at the time of failure.
- 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.
Recall number 05V364000 · Recall details
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Is the 2006 Viking Epic reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Viking Epic, close to a typical Epic model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Viking Epic?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2006 Viking Epic have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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