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Vehicle recall 01V312000 · October 4, 2001

1996-1999 Dodge Viper

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recallno. 998.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
01V312000
Reported to NHTSA
October 4, 2001
Filed by
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer campaign
998
Owner notification
May 20, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected
4,645
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear
Recall 01V312000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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