2000 DODGE VIPER Recalls (4)

Campaign:
00V366000 on 11/14/2000
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
06/14/1999 - 10/30/2000
Affected:
1,211,756
Defect:
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 12, 2000.owners who do not receive the free owner's manual addendum within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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:
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.

2000 DODGE VIPER TSBs (11)

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:
0045
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Subject regarding soft 1st and 2nd gear synchronizer strut. *tt
Bulletin:
082700
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *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:
9002519
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
82212076, 82203694 - fabric cleaner this "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in california, the otc states (connecticut, delaware, massachusetts, maine, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, pennsylvania, virginia, and washington dc
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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