Recall 01V313000: 1996–2000 Dodge Viper

Report received

Oct 4, 2001

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

7,050vehicles

Model years

1996–2000

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 experiencecracking of the steering rack mounting brackets.

Possible 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.

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
• 2000 Dodge Viper4 complaints