1994 Dodge Viper
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1994 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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Convertible top flew off while driving down highway at approx 60 mph, auto was slightly damaged, but no one was hurt. *ak
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Canvas top flew off due to front bracket came off the windshield mount. *Sd
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
While driving canvas roof blew off. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Consumer was getting out of the car and the exhaust pipe outside burned consumer skin on the leg. *ak
- Structure › Body
The removable roof will detach from vehicle when driving above 65 mph. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr…
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(G), nhtsa has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
- 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.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 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
- 6089038Information on tire and wheel runout. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 6088782Concerns with neutral gear rattle with clutch engaged. *Nlm
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 600760A light chatter or rattling noise from the clutch housing or transmission area with the clutch engaged and the transmission in neutral.
- 54385A light chatter or rattling noise from the clutch housing or transmission area with the clutch engaged and the transmission in neutral.
- 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.
- 43054Unknown
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