no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
1998 Viking LegendProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Viking Legend, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 1, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Viking Legend has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Latches/locks/linkages1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1998 Viking Legend 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.
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
1998 vs. every other Legend 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 Legend median. How we score
'98'99'01'04'05'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Legend owners report
Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THIS COMPONENT WAS THE SUBJECT OF RECALL #98V196001, WE WERE NOTIFIED THAT VIKING DID NOT HAVE A REPLACEMENT FOR THIS COMPONENT, AND THAT IT WOULD BE REPLACED WITH A LIGHT ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, IF AT A FUTURE DATE VIKING FOUND A SIMILAR PRODUCT, THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE IT WITH A LIGHT AND FAN…
Own a 1998 Legend?
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