DODGE VIPER 1998: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V120000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | VIPER | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-02-25 | 2001-04-11 | 2001-04-24 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-01 - 2001-03-08
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 979
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 615
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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".
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HARNESS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
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'.
