1994 Viking NorthwindProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1994 Viking Northwind, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Viking Northwind 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
Tires10

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

1 recall

1994 Viking Northwind 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 02V-276 · Nov 19, 2002 · 711 vehicles

Risk. THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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

1994 vs. every other Northwind 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 Northwind median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Northwind owners report

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

TREAD SEPARATION ON CARLISLE TRAILER TIRES. SIZE ST175/80R-13, LOAD RANGE C. BOTH TIRES PURCHASED 06/20/2002. FIRST TIRE FAILED 08/21/2005 WHILE TRAVEL 65 MPH ON I-16 SOUTH OF MACON GA. SECOND FAILURE OCCURRED 10/10/2005 ON I-95 SOUTH OF JACKSONVILLE FL. TRAVELING 65 MPH. TIRES GAVE LITTLE TO NO…
Complaint 10139855 · Oct 17, 2005

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