NHTSA Recall 01V120000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V120000; Date: Apr. 11, 2001
In the event of a crash, the harness may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Dodge Viper; 1999 Dodge Viper; 2000 Dodge Viper; 2001 Dodge Viper
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 615
Recall 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).
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 25, 2002
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