DODGE VIPER 1997: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V312000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | VIPER | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-05-20 | 2001-10-04 | 2001-10-09 |
Production Dates: 1995-06-01 - 1999-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 998
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4645
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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'.
