Home › Makes › Dodge › Viper › 2000
2000 Dodge Viper recalls
NHTSA has 3 safety recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Dodge Viper. Decode your VIN to confirm the exact vehicle.
Recall list
Steering:rack and pinion:rack
NHTSA 01V313000October 4, 20017,050 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
NHTSA 01V120000April 11, 2001615 units
Problem: 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).
Risk: In the event of a crash, the harness may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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.
Child seat
NHTSA 00V366000November 9, 20001,211,756 units
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Source: NHTSA recall database. A recall applies to vehicles built in a specific date range; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Viper have?
NHTSA records list 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Dodge Viper.
How do I know if my 2000 Dodge Viper has an open recall?
Enter your VIN on NHTSA.gov's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls). It shows unrepaired recalls for your exact vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.