Dodge Viper 2001
Model Viper made in 2001 by Dodge got 3 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningchild seat and seat belts. The car has one 8.0, guzzler engine.
Model 2001
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0, Guzzler | 10 | Manual, 6 gears | R | 11/21/14 | 12,5000/26,4000/16,3812 | Premium | 1660 | TWO SEATERS |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V366000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/15/1999 to 10/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1211756 | 11/12/2000 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/09/2000 | 11/15/2000 | 571 | 225 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V120000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1998 to 03/08/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 615 | 02/25/2002 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/11/2001 | 04/24/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | In the event of a crash, the harness may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 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 |
| 0803800 | 12/08/2000 | 616718 | Subject regarding safety systems - vehicle modifications / repair. *tt | 03/08/2001 | |
| 0803600 | 11/17/2000 | 615687 | Subject regarding circuits effected by ignition off draw (iod) fuse. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 1801903 | 05/02/2003 | 10002397 | Engine spark knock using 91 octane gasoline. *tt | 08/27/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0900301 | 05/04/2001 | 621942 | This bulletin reinforces a requirement to cease the current practice of using supplemental oil additive treatments in all daimlerchrysler engines. *tt | 10/05/2001 | |
| 01013 | 07/09/2001 | 620943 | Advance service information regarding low engine oil pressure. *tt | 09/04/2001 | |
| 0900301 | 05/04/2001 | 620063 | This bulletin reinforces a requirement to cease the current practice of using supplemental oil additive treatments in all diamler chrysler engines. *tt | 07/11/2001 | |
| 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) | |||||
| 10023 | 10/01/2002 | 10009240 | Powertrain diagnostic information. service information tuneups. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 2300301 | 02/02/2001 | 619123 | This bulletin states that all factory installed equipment, such as a sunroof, meet the upper interior head protection requirements of fmvss 201. *tt | 05/15/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 1802002 | 06/24/2002 | 183298 | 634272 | Flash programming failure recovery. *slc | 09/28/2002 |
| 1801101 | 05/11/2001 | 620065 | Customer will experience malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. this bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software. *tt | 07/11/2001 | |