2017 Coachmen Viking problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Coachmen Viking.
Recalls filed by Coachmen
Structure #16V645000 · 2016 · 109 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 coachmen viking recreational trailers manufactured may 31, 2016, to august 23, 2016. the affected vehicles may be missing wire clip that retains the gas lift roof struts to the mounting bracket.
Risk: Without the wire retaining clip, the roof lifting strut could detach from the mounting bracket, allowing one side of the roof to drop down quickly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a wire clip to secure the strut, free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-269-467-8281. forest river's number for this recall is 120-08302016-0240.
Equipment #18V051000 · 2018 · 1,349 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 rockwood and flagstaff, and coachmen freedom express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 palomino and xlr toyhauler and coachmen viking recreational trailers equipped with a smart-jack model power tongue jack. the laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
Risk: If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and a forest river or a lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. the recall began on february 20, 2018. rockwood and flagstaff owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-5164; xlr toyhauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; freedom express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; palomino ow
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Coachmen Viking have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Coachmen for the 2017 Viking. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Coachmen Viking problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.