Viking Travel Trailer (VIKING) – Roof Rack Hardware Problem (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2024 VIKING TRAVEL TRAILERS VIKING
Brand
VIKING TRAVEL TRAILERS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2024
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 VIKING TRAVEL TRAILERS VIKING vehicles due to equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack issues. A detached roof rack can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Viking and Clipper travel trailers. The roof rack hardware may not have been properly tightened, allowing the rack to detach from the roof.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A detached roof rack can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will inspect and tighten roof rack hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2024. Owners may call Forest River Customer Service at 269-467-6604. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-1844.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026