1992 Dodge Viper
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1992 Dodge Viper. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 Dodge Viper. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Canvas soft-top fly-off
Removable canvas soft-top flew off of vehicles while driving at highway speeds.
- Canvas soft-top fly-off
Due to high consumer complaint, warranty repair and part sales rates, upgrade to the ea (ea96-001) level IS appropriate to continue the analysis.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10141321Do Not Apply Corrosion Protection On Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) Plastic Panels This bulletin involves discussing SMC plastic panels and applying corrosion protection.
- 10004005Transmission and clutch kit. Gpop - issue review system.
- 6089109Concern with corrosion on/around rocker panel screws or on rocker panel. *Nlm
- 6089074This bulletin involves water leak between top and side curtain with top installed. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 52535Premature battery failure, visible electrolyte on battery and/or cell cap label missing.
- 52026Premature battery failure, visible electrolyte on battery and/or cell cap label missing.
- 51956Dipstick and tube service applications.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46510A single click or pop may be heard coming from the rear of the vehicle when the clutch IS released, after coming to a stop. Bulletin involves installing matched hubs and yokes to the rear axle.
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