Why do I read of 94/95 recalls on gaskets?

[95Viper]

I happened to be shopping ads and saw one I've seen many times in the past. Seller says 1994 and 1995 Vipers were part of a recall for head gaskets. I know about the old/new gaskets but that's on our dime to replace unless you have extended warranty and that's not a guarantee. Now, I've called Dodge many times and cannot find anything legitimate about a recall. Maybe a TSB? I'm tired of seeing this information or rumors.

 

[JWVIPER]

Call the viper wizrd CHuck Tator and he'll give you the straight skinny.

 

[Steve-Indy]

Craig, try this site:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/

 

[RobHook]

Nothing on that site about head gaskets for either 94 or 95 Vipers.

Here's the text for the 95. '94 is similar with a few less bulletins:


Office of Defects Investigation

Report Date : January 13, 2005 at 07:18 PM
SEARCH TYPE : VEHICLE
YEAR : 1995
Make : DODGE
Model : VIPER
Type : ANY

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 010103 Date of Bulletin: JAN 01, 2003
NHTSA Item Number: 10004005
Component: POWER TRAIN
Summary:
TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH KIT. GPOP - ISSUE REVIEW SYSTEM. *TT

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 1802002 Date of Bulletin: JUN 24, 2002
NHTSA Item Number: 634272
Component: OTHER
Summary:
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 183298 Date of Bulletin: SEP 25, 1998
NHTSA Item Number: 603635
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary:
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 081698 Date of Bulletin: APR 17, 1998
NHTSA Item Number: 600862
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Summary:
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 210698 Date of Bulletin: APR 03, 1998
NHTSA Item Number: 600760
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Summary:
A LIGHT CHATTER OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH HOUSING OR TRANSMISSION AREA WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED AND THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. *YC

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 235997 Date of Bulletin: NOV 28, 1997
NHTSA Item Number: 6089109
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary:
CONCERN WITH CORROSION ON/AROUND ROCKER PANEL SCREWS OR ON ROCKER PANEL. *NLM

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 234197 Date of Bulletin: JUL 03, 1997
NHTSA Item Number: 6089074
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Summary:
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES WATER LEAK BETWEEN TOP AND SIDE CURTAIN WITH TOP INSTALLED. *NLM

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 220197 Date of Bulletin: JUN 13, 1997
NHTSA Item Number: 6089038
Component: TIRES
Summary:
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 081497A Date of Bulletin: JUN 06, 1997
NHTSA Item Number: 52535
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Summary:
PREMATURE BATTERY FAILURE, VISIBLE ELECTROLYTE ON BATTERY AND/OR CELL CAP LABEL MISSING. *TW

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 070397 Date of Bulletin: MAY 09, 1997
NHTSA Item Number: 52963
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Summary:
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 070397 Date of Bulletin: MAY 09, 1997
NHTSA Item Number: 6088786
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary:
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 090397 Date of Bulletin: APR 25, 1997
NHTSA Item Number: 51956
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary:
DIPSTICK AND TUBE SERVICE APPLICATIONS. *TW

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 081497 Date of Bulletin: APR 04, 1997
NHTSA Item Number: 52026
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Summary:
PREMATURE BATTERY FAILURE, VISIBLE ELECTROLYTE ON BATTERY AND/OR CELL CAP LABEL MISSING. *TW

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 060197 Date of Bulletin: MAR 14, 1997
NHTSA Item Number: 54385
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYEDAL/LINKAGE
Summary:
A LIGHT CHATTER OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH HOUSING OR TRANSMISSION AREA WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED AND THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. *YC

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 060197 Date of Bulletin: MAR 14, 1997
NHTSA Item Number: 6088782
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYEDAL/LINKAGE
Summary:
CONCERNS WITH NEUTRAL GEAR RATTLE WITH CLUTCH ENGAGED. *NLM
Office of Defects Investigation

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 230397 Date of Bulletin: FEB 14, 1997
NHTSA Item Number: 51942
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Summary:
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 080497 Date of Bulletin: FEB 14, 1997
NHTSA Item Number: 51971
Component: POWER TRAIN
Summary:
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER OPERATION. *TW

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : 030595 Date of Bulletin: DEC 01, 1995
NHTSA Item Number: 46510
Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
Summary:
A SINGLE CLICK OR POP MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS RELEASED, AFTER COMING TO A STOP. BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLING MATCHED HUBS AND YOKES TO THE REAR AXLE.

Make : DODGE Model : VIPER Year : 1995
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Num : CH232095 Date of Bulletin: MAY 01, 1995
NHTSA Item Number: 43054
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Summary:
UNKNOWN

 

[95Viper]

I filed a complaint with them.