Vehicle recall 03V292000 · August 12, 2003
2003 Dodge Viper
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump wiring may become chafed by an underbody heat shield.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump wiring may become chafed by an underbody heat shield.
- Consequence
- This could cause the fuel pump fuse to open, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective wrap on the fuel pump wiring harness and cover the edge of the heat shield. Owner notification began September 9, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. C27.CUSTOMERS can 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
- 03V292000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 12, 2003
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- C27
- Owner notification
- September 9, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 69
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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 (2003): 2003
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