Recall 07V484000: VIKING RV, LLC.

Report received

Oct 16, 2007

Manufacturer

VIKING RV, LLC.

Potentially affected

27vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain folding camping trailers (fct) equipped with a powerwinch unit, model p55000, built by carefree of colorado and additional aftermarket or dealer installed powerwinch units, an incorrect material was used in the manufacture of the cable shafts on some of these powerwinch units. Under certain circumstances while the folding camping trailer top is being lifted, if the winch is placed into a stall condition, the cable shaft may break prior to the fuse or circuit breaker tripping.

Possible consequence

Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting in injuries.

Remedy

Viking dealers will repair these winches free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during october 2007. Owners may contact viking at 1-269-467-6321.