NHTSA recall 01V120000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 01V120000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 979 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 2001-04-11 |
| Owners notified | 2002-02-25 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Units potentially affected | 615 |
What is wrong
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).
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HARNESS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy
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.
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).
| 1998 DODGE VIPER | Built 1998-01-01 to 2001-03-08. |
|---|---|
| 1999 DODGE VIPER | Built 1998-01-01 to 2001-03-08. |
| 2000 DODGE VIPER | Built 1998-01-01 to 2001-03-08. |
| 2001 DODGE VIPER | Built 1998-01-01 to 2001-03-08. |
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