TSB: DODGE JOURNEY, RENEGADE, VIPER, VIPER COUPE, WRANGLER (1992–2018)

Bulletin 31-001-16 — March 4, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID31-001-16
ManufacturerDODGE
ModelsJOURNEY, RENEGADE, VIPER, VIPER COUPE, WRANGLER
Model Years1992–2018
Date IssuedMarch 4, 2016
Date Added to NHTSAJune 18, 2018
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Vehicles Affected37 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Do Not Apply Corrosion Protection On Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) Plastic Panels This bulletin involves discussing SMC plastic panels and applying corrosion protection.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
DODGE JOURNEY 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
JEEP RENEGADE 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE JOURNEY 2017 160000 STRUCTURE
JEEP RENEGADE 2017 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 2017 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE JOURNEY 2016 160000 STRUCTURE
JEEP RENEGADE 2016 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 2016 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE JOURNEY 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
JEEP RENEGADE 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE JOURNEY 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE JOURNEY 2013 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 2013 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE JOURNEY 2012 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE JOURNEY 2011 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE JOURNEY 2010 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE JOURNEY 2009 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE JOURNEY 2008 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE JOURNEY 2007 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER COUPE 2007 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 2005 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 2004 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 2003 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 2002 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 2001 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 2000 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 1999 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 1998 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 1997 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 1996 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 1995 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 1994 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 1993 160000 STRUCTURE
DODGE VIPER 1992 160000 STRUCTURE
JEEP WRANGLER 160000 STRUCTURE

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized DODGE dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (31-001-16) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.