Exterior lightingRecall 98V-196 · 1998–1999 Viking Legend
COACHMEN RV COMPANY recall 98V-196 covers 2,000 1998–1999 Viking Legend for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V196001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
The fix
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.
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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 27, 1997 to August 12, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.