2000 Dodge Viper

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:	01V312
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	4645

Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles used extensively in track types of 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.

Remedy:
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. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Dates of Manufacture:
June 1995 - March 1999

Models Involved:
Neon, Stratus, Intrepid, Viper, Prowler, Breeze, Concorde, LHS, 300M, Cirrus

Manufacturer Recall Number:
998

The safety ratings and information is provided directly from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)