2019 Coachmen Viking problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file for the 2019 Coachmen Viking, including 1 fire. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 2 recalls
Recall 18V334000 (21/05/2018): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Viking recreational trailers, models T17BHS and T17FQS. The Federal Placard states that the tires have an inflation pressure of 65 PSI, when the tires actually require 75 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Fix: Forest River has notified owners and provided a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-8281. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-0734.
Recall 20V075000 (12/02/2020): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Surveyor, NO BO, R. and POD customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Independence, Viking, and Clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600, Puma customer service at -574-642-0606, East and West customer service at 1-574-264-6664 or Cherokee customer service at 1-877-426-5337. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1133.
Axles, brakes, suspension and hitch: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Bearings, brake magnets, worn shackle bolts and bent axles. A trailer that wears tires on the inside edge or pulls to one side usually has an axle or suspension problem. Before you buy: Bolts tight, springs not flat, brakes apply with the breakaway pin pulled.
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What owners reported to NHTSA
06/21/2018, WHEELS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 COACHMEN VIKING. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE WHEEL HUB WAS MELTED AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LAZYDAYS RV LOVELAND (4777 MARKETPLACE DR., JOHNSTOWN, CO 80534) AND WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECENT
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Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.