# Recalls that may apply to the 1996 Dodge Viper

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [01V313000](/recalls/nhtsa/01V313000.md), 2001-10-04: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK. 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. Built 1995\-06\-01 to 2000\-10\-02.
- [01V312000](/recalls/nhtsa/01V312000.md), 2001-10-04: SUSPENSION:REAR. 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. Built 1995\-06\-01 to 1999\-03\-01.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2001269](/recalls/tc/2001269.md), 2001-11-07: Structure. Certain 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. 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. Correction:  All affected vehicles will have a field repair kit installed. Vehicles exhibiting cracks will require an additional weld repair prior to installation of the kit.
- [2001221](/recalls/tc/2001221.md), 2001-10-25: Steering. Certain vehicles may experience cracking of the steering rack mounting brackets which could result in unexpected steering looseness and lag. Correction: Dealers will install reinforcement brackets.
- [1997168](/recalls/tc/1997168.md), 1997-10-03: Emissions. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 \- EXHAUST EMISSIONS. THE REAR OXYGEN SENSOR WIRING MAY BE REVERSED, WITH THE LEFT SENSOR CONNECTED TO THE RIGHT SIDE WIRING AND VICE\-VERSA.  AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION, THE CATALYST EFFICIENCY MONITORS ARE NON\-FUNCTIONAL, OR MAY EXHIBIT FALSE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHTS \(MIL\). CORRECTION: LEFT AND RIGHT REAR OXYGEN SENSOR WIRING WILL BE REVERSED TO RESTORE THE FUNCTION OF THE CATALYST MONITOR.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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