Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V120000 Reported April 11, 2001

Daimlerchrysler/seat belt harness

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Seat Belts · 615 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V120000
Manufacturer Campaign
979
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
615
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 11, 2001

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 01V120000 or campaign 979.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V120000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V120000?

NHTSA recall 01V120000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on April 11, 2001. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/seat belt harness. The recall affects approximately 615 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V120000 or the manufacturer campaign number 979. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.