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1997 Dodge Viper recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Dodge Viper, covering 136,695 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Suspension: rearReported October 4, 2001 · 4,645 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and reinforce the vehicle's frame. Owner notification began may 20, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 01V312000 · Recall details

Steering: rack and pinion: rackReported October 4, 2001 · 7,050 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 01V313000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveReported May 16, 1997 · 125,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
Risk
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.

Recall number 97V080000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1997 Dodge Viper have?

3, covering suspension, steering and air bags.

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