Recall 01V120000: 1998–2001 Dodge Viper

Report received

Apr 11, 2001

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

615vehicles

Model years

1998–2001

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

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).

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Dodge Viper3 complaints
• 1999 Dodge Viper2 complaints
• 2000 Dodge Viper4 complaints
• 2001 Dodge Viper1 complaints