NHTSA recall 01V313000
Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack
Dodge Viper
Reported Oct 4, 20017,050 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number 999Built Jun 1, 1995 – Oct 2, 2000
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.