2006 Viking EpicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Viking Epic, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Viking Epic has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2006 Viking Epic recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 05V-364 · Aug 19, 2005 · 3,624 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Viking.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Epic year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Epic median. How we score

'04'05'06'08'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Epic owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10134575 · Aug 29, 2005

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