NHTSA recall 01V312000
Suspension › Rear
Dodge Viper
Reported Oct 4, 20014,645 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number 998Built Jun 1, 1995 – Mar 1, 1999
The defect
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 risk
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.
The remedy
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.