steering rack recall :(

importimageonline · September 21st, 2006, 04:32 PM

Well,

after only 5 days of ownership we ran the vin and it has the dreaded steering rack recall. now im sad because its a pristine 2000GTS (creampuff...but still my baby) with only 10k miles on her. Now im told they are going to cut her up, weld stuff, and paint her. It just isn't sitting to well in my stomach. im taking her in tomorrow morning, i figured its better then me hitting a tree because of the steering gear breaking. anyone else have this done...how does the car feel after? any different?

thanks, yes im a newbie...

Josh

GTS Dean · September 21st, 2006, 04:44 PM

Better make DAMNED SURE that the dealer has done this recall before - PROPERLY. Specifically, there are 2 triangular gusset plates that rivet to the bottom of the frame. They need to point FORWARD, not backward.

importimageonline · September 21st, 2006, 04:51 PM

they have...its naples dodge...the local dodge dealer in fort myers wouldnt do it....still makes me nervous

C O D Y · September 21st, 2006, 05:02 PM

That's why I love the '01 and '02 vipers! The strongest frames and no recalls.

importimageonline · September 21st, 2006, 05:11 PM

wish i would have known...oh well, im sure it'll be ok when fixed properly

GTS_Steveo · September 21st, 2006, 06:02 PM

Its not a big deal...as long as they face the right direction

Ray from NJ · September 21st, 2006, 06:05 PM

As long as they arn't blocking the oil filter from removal.

Mccarlin · September 21st, 2006, 07:00 PM

Which years had the recall? I have a 99 and dont know if its affected.

viper spray · September 21st, 2006, 07:07 PM

No big deal if it is done right , your car will be stronger.

l8_apx · September 21st, 2006, 09:37 PM

Some '99s needed the recall, mine did. My recall work was done 1 1/2 years ago, and the plates are now riveted, not welded. My understanding is that Dodge changed the instructions after some poor weld jobs.

Yellow32 · September 22nd, 2006, 12:18 AM

Here's your recall compendium:

2000 Dodge Viper Recalls, Defects, & Problems

go here to find out if your car has had the recall(s) done:

http://www-5.dodge.com/webselfservic...m%28%27R%27%29

-J

Paul Beach · September 22nd, 2006, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by importimageonline

Well,

after only 5 days of ownership we ran the vin and it has the dreaded steering rack recall. now im sad because its a pristine 2000GTS (creampuff...but still my baby) with only 10k miles on her. Now im told they are going to cut her up, weld stuff, and paint her. It just isn't sitting to well in my stomach. im taking her in tomorrow morning, i figured its better then me hitting a tree because of the steering gear breaking. anyone else have this done...how does the car feel after? any different?

thanks, yes im a newbie...

Josh

They shouldn't have to paint anything but the welding or cutting won't be visible. Best of luck to you and your Creampuff.

importimageonline · September 22nd, 2006, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Beach

They shouldn't have to paint anything but the welding or cutting won't be visible. Best of luck to you and your Creampuff.

Thanks! I'm going to give the guy a tip and hope he takes care of my car...

importimageonline · September 22nd, 2006, 07:54 PM

so i dropped her off today. they sublet it out to a company that does vipers, ferraris, porsche etc in a wealthy area and are well known (and have done it before) i gave them the car for a week, so there will be no rushing

at the same time i guess i'll get a scratch taken out so the car is perfect (on the a pillar) clear bra, oil change, and some new rear window struts. it'll be like a new car again...its good i dont have it for a week, i was speeding too much. besides i have this ultra cool vw jetta loaner car...sarcasm...lots of it