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Recall 01V-120

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 to 2001 Dodge Viper: Seat belts (front, anchorage).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-120
Reported
April 11, 2001
Vehicles affected
615 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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).

The risk

In the event of a crash, the harness may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler recall no.979also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles