Recall 01V312000: 1996–1999 Dodge Viper

Report received

Oct 4, 2001

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

4,645vehicles

Model years

1996–1999

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 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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Dodge Viper8 complaints
• 1997 Dodge Viper3 complaints
• 1998 Dodge Viper3 complaints
• 1999 Dodge Viper2 complaints