January 2016
January 2016
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Customer Satisfaction Notification R28/R29
Engine Oil Contamination and Consumption
2013-2014 (ZD) Dodge Viper
The engine cylinder block on about 1,100 of the above vehicles may have been contaminated with abrasive debris.
Under rare conditions during high-speed right-hand cornering when the engine is at light throttle and high RPM, engine oil can be forced into the Make Up Air hose, resulting in unintended oil consumption.
Customer Satisfaction Notification R28/R29
Engine Oil Contamination and Consumption Page 2
To address the R28 portion of this CSN, the oil contamination issue, the engine oil,
oil filter and air filter must be changed then the oil filter must be sent to FCA for
analysis.
If FCA’s analysis of the oil filter is positive for debris, the dealer will contact the
customer to schedule replacement of the engine and related oil cooler components.
If a new engine is not required, the dealer will contact the customer to inform them
that they do not need to return to the dealership.
To address R29 portion of this CSN, the oil consumption issue, an updated oil
management system must be installed which includes a new valve cover assembly
with a relocated make up air (MUA) fitting and new baffle.