1993 DODGE VIPER Recall
- Campaign:
- 06E022000 on 03/12/2006
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Affected:
- 7,440
- Defect:
- 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.
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
1993 DODGE VIPER TSBs (13)
- Bulletin:
- CH232095
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 030595
- Component:
- 204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
- Summary:
- a single click or pop may be heard coming from the rear of the vehicle when the clutch is released, after coming to a stop. bulletin involves installing matched hubs and yokes to the rear axle.
- Bulletin:
- 230397
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 090397
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Dipstick and tube service applications. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 081497
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Premature battery failure, visible electrolyte on battery and/or cell cap label missing. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 081497A
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Premature battery failure, visible electrolyte on battery and/or cell cap label missing. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 070397
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 081698
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 070397
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm
- Bulletin:
- 234197
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- This bulletin involves water leak between top and side curtain with top installed. *nlm
- Bulletin:
- 235997
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Concern with corrosion on/around rocker panel screws or on rocker panel. *nlm
- Bulletin:
- 010103
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Transmission and clutch kit. gpop - issue review system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 31-001-16
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Do not apply corrosion protection on sheet molding compound (smc) plastic panels this bulletin involves discussing smc plastic panels and applying corrosion protection.
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