1999 DODGE VIPER Recall ID from NHTSA: 01V313000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 04, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK |
| Model Affected |
VIPER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
7050
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 04, 2001
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7050
Model Affected
1999 DODGE VIPER
1999 Dodge Viper Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCECRACKING OF THE STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Defect Consequence:
THE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEERING RACK FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION OF THE STEERING RACK COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED STEERING LOOSENESS AND LAG.
Remedy:
ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A FIELD REPAIR KIT INSTALLED, CONSISTING OF LOWER FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS AND A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INFORMATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7050
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 999
1999 DODGE VIPER Recall ID from NHTSA: 01V312000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 04, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected |
VIPER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
4645
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 04, 2001
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION:REAR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4645
Model Affected
1999 DODGE VIPER
1999 Dodge Viper Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCE CRACKS AT THE WELDS OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET.
Defect Consequence:
THE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO METAL FATIGUE AND DISLODGING OF THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION OF THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REINFORCE THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4645
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 998
1999 DODGE VIPER Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E022000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 13, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected |
VIPER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
7440
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 13, 2006
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7440
Model Affected
1999 DODGE VIPER
1999 Dodge Viper Defect Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Defect Consequence:
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7440
Notes:
BRAKE PARTS, INC.
1999 DODGE VIPER Recall ID from NHTSA: 01V120000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 11, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected |
VIPER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
615
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 11, 2001
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
615
Model Affected
1999 DODGE VIPER
1999 Dodge Viper Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RACING OPTION (ACR OR GT2). THE 5-POINT RACING SEAT BELT HARNESS, WHICH IS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE VIPER MAY NOT MEET THE VOLUNTARY LOAD SPECIFICATIONS SET FORTH BY THE FIA (FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE).
Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HARNESS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
THE 5-POINT RACING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
615
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 979