Dodge Viper 1997
Model Viper made in 1997 by Dodge got 3 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 43 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seats, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningair bags, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V080000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1996 to 09/15/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 125000 | 07/15/1997 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/16/1997 | 05/23/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during july 1997. 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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E022000 | BRAKE PARTS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7440 | 03/20/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/13/2006 | 03/13/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V313000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1995 to 10/02/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 7050 | 05/20/2002 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/04/2001 | 10/09/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V312000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1995 to 03/01/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 4645 | 05/20/2002 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/04/2001 | 10/09/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 082700 | 09/29/2000 | 6092304 | Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt | 12/04/2000 | |
| 970919083297 | 09/19/1997 | 54423 | Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 083799 | 11/12/1999 | 081798C | 6089800 | Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt | 02/25/2000 |
| 081798 | 12/30/1998 | 603153 | Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc | 02/05/1999 | |
| 08!798 | 07/31/1998 | 602318 | Discussion on airbag on- off switches for selected vehicles *ak | 10/26/1998 | |
| 081798 | 04/17/1998 | 600806 | Subject regarding airbag on-off switches. *ak | 06/09/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| 0832097 | 09/19/1997 | 6088834 | Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| 084998 | 11/27/1998 | 602585 | Subject regarding electronic entry module fails to respond. *yc | 01/05/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 081497A | 06/06/1997 | 08-14-97 | 52535 | Premature battery failure, visible electrolyte on battery and/or cell cap label missing. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
| 081497 | 04/04/1997 | 52026 | Premature battery failure, visible electrolyte on battery and/or cell cap label missing. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 080197 | 02/03/1997 | 51278 | Jtec powertrain control module wiring harness connector repair packages. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 07-05-93 | 6088786 | Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm | 01/07/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 52963 | Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 1801903 | 05/02/2003 | 10002397 | Engine spark knock using 91 octane gasoline. *tt | 08/27/2003 | |
| 180100 | 02/04/2000 | 609988 | Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| 090897 | 11/28/1997 | 6088856 | This bulletin involves oil pan seepage. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| 090597 | 05/16/1997 | 6088854 | Information on lifter type noise after flywheel removal and installation. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| 181198 | 03/13/1998 | 600904 | Condition with rough or high engine idle at all engine temperature. *yc | 06/11/1998 | |
| 090397 | 04/25/1997 | 51956 | Dipstick and tube service applications. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 183297 | 12/12/1997 | 6089147 | This bulletin involves drop in rpm/percieved misfire at 5500 rpm. *nlm | 01/13/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 250298 | 10/23/1998 | 602881 | Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 081698 | 04/17/1998 | 600862 | Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak | 11/12/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 080997 | 02/28/1997 | 51975 | Air bag warning labels. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 140897 | 11/21/1997 | 6088884 | Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 140598 | 11/13/1998 | 604367 | Procedures on installing an access panel into the truck for fuel tank replacement. *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 010103 | 01/01/2003 | 10004005 | Transmission and clutch kit. gpop - issue review system. *tt | 11/12/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 181299 | 06/18/1999 | 181797 | 607298 | This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt | 09/17/1999 |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 210698 | 04/03/1998 | 600760 | A light chatter or rattling noise from the clutch housing or transmission area with the clutch engaged and the transmission in neutral. *yc | 06/05/1998 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 050997 | 11/21/1997 | 54163 | Experiencing squealing, moaning, and chattering noises from the front and/or rear. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
| 050997 | 11/21/1997 | 6088775 | Concerns with brake noise, squeal, moan, chatter from front and/or rear. *nlm | 01/07/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 235897 | 11/14/1997 | 6089107 | Concern with resin odor in vehicle. *nlm | 01/13/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
| 235997 | 11/28/1997 | 6089109 | Concern with corrosion on/around rocker panel screws or on rocker panel. *nlm | 01/13/2000 | |
| 183298 | 09/25/1998 | 603635 | Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc | 11/17/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 230397 | 02/14/1997 | 51942 | Difficult to clean light colored chalky residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 1802002 | 06/24/2002 | 183298 | 634272 | Flash programming failure recovery. *slc | 09/28/2002 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 140297 | 05/16/1997 | 6088869 | This bulletin involves the lack of performance at full wide open throttle. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 03/03/2003 | 1 | 11/15/2002 | |
| The dealer refused to perform recall for frame welding, consumer was informed the manufacturer did not pay enough. dealer agreed to make repairs. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| Weak point in rear tow link mount when braking excessively and cornering caused frame to break. *ak, | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| Nhtsa#14417-01-v-313-000 steering racck mounting bracket. the cracks could eventually lead to separation of the steering rack from the frame of the vehicle: consumer states the frame has broke on both side of the vehicle. dealer and manufacturer has been notified. ts | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | MARIETTA | 30062 | MARIETTA DODGE | 770-424-6580 |