1999 DODGE VIPER Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 01V120000 on 04/23/2001
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1997 - 03/07/2001
- Affected:
- 615
- Defect:
- 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).
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, the harness may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Daimlerchrysler recall no.979also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 01V312000 on 10/08/2001
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1995 - 02/28/1999
- Affected:
- 4,645
- Defect:
- 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.
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Daimlerchrysler recallno. 998.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 01V313000 on 10/08/2001
- Component:
- Steering:rack and pinion:rack
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1995 - 10/01/2000
- Affected:
- 7,050
- Defect:
- 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.
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. 999.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- 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.
1999 DODGE VIPER TSBs (18)
- Bulletin:
- 250298
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii "carb" readiness monitor information. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 190698
- Component:
- 015300 steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
- Summary:
- A new power steering fluid. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 181299
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 233599
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 233699
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Service information pertaining to acr viper package. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 183298
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 180100
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 080600
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 230800
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 233599REVA
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 082700
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2300800B
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0800600REV
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
- Bulletin:
- 0801001
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1802002
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 1801903
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine spark knock using 91 octane gasoline. *tt
- 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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