Vehicle recall 01V313000 · October 4, 2001

1996-2000 Dodge Viper

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles used extensively in track type racing events and subjected to aggressive driving conditions could experiencecracking of the steering rack…

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 experiencecracking of the steering rack mounting brackets.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Notes: Daimlerchrysler recall no. 999.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: 01V313000
Reported to NHTSA: October 4, 2001
Filed by: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer campaign: 999
Owner notification: May 20, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,050
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack

Recall 01V313000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Dodge Viper (1996-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996

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