NHTSA Recall 01V120000: Anchorage (seat belts)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 615 vehicles. It affects 1998–2001 Dodge Viper.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V120000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 979 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | April 11, 2001 |
| Owner notification | February 25, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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).
Safety 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.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V120000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.