Dodge Viper recalls

16 official safety recalls for the Dodge Viper from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

Restraint control module may deploy airbags unexpectedly
Reported April 9, 2020Model years 2004–2006DVSA recall R/2020/0931 vehicle affected
The occupant restraint control module may inadvertently deploy the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners. The module will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (ORC) MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS AND/OR SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS
Defect
The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners
Remedy
Replace the ORC module
Airbags or seat belt pretensioners may deploy unexpectedly
Reported December 12, 2019Model years 2005–2006NHTSA campaign 19V8850003,329 vehicles affected
The restraint control module may deploy the airbags or seat belt pretensioners unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury and a crash. Dealers will replace the module free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Dodge Viper vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Consequence
The unexpected deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag door may detach
Reported October 18, 2016Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 16V7500002 vehicles affected
A defective weld on the passenger airbag chute may allow the airbag door to detach during deployment, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the passenger-side upper panel assembly, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 MY Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to January 8, 2016. A defective vibration weld on the passenger airbag chute may cause the passenger air bag door to detach during the air bag deployment.
Consequence
If the air bag door detaches during deployment, there is an increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side upper panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S77.
Driver airbag wires may be pinched
Reported October 13, 2016Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 16V73600014 vehicles affected
Pinched wires may prevent the driver's frontal airbag from deploying properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal airbag and clockspring, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The wires for the driver's frontal air bag may be pinched.
Consequence
If the driver's air bag wires are pinched, the air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dodge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag and clockspring, free of charge. The recall is began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number for this recall is S75.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Radio software may allow unauthorised access to vehicle systems
Reported July 23, 2015Model years 2013–2015NHTSA campaign 15V4610001,416,903 vehicles affected
Radio software vulnerabilities may allow unauthorised remote access to and control of vehicle systems, increasing crash risk. A software update closes the vulnerability; owners can install it from a mailed or downloaded USB drive, or have a dealer install it.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Consequence
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Clutch interlock switch may allow unexpected starting
Reported April 15, 2015Model years 2006NHTSA campaign 15V22200043,939 vehicles affected
The clutch switch springs may break, preventing the vehicle from starting when the clutch is pressed or allowing it to start without the clutch pressed and lurch unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break. As a result, the vehicle may not be started when the clutch pedal is pushed down or the engine may crank and start without the clutch pedal being pushed down causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lurch.
Consequence
If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R13.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Moisture in door switch may cause door to open
Reported March 27, 2015Model years 2013–2014NHTSA campaign 15V1780001,455 vehicles affected
Moisture may enter a door switch and cause a door to open unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. Dealers will replace the door handle assemblies and top covers free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to February 6, 2014. Moisture may get into the door switch, resulting in the driver or passenger door opening unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence
If the driver or passenger door opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash and injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle assemblies and top covers, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R14.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Air bag control module may cause unintended deployment
Reported January 28, 2015Model years 2003–2004NHTSA campaign 15V046000752,644 vehicles affected
Electrical noise may cause a component in the air bag control module to fail, deploying front or side air bags or seat belt pretensioners unexpectedly while driving. Dealers will replace the module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Consequence
Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527 and 13V040. All owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12V527 or 13V040 are strongly encouraged to have it performed and not wait for the final remedy to be deployed to the field. The recall began on December 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Airbags or seatbelt pretensioners may deploy unexpectedly
Reported February 6, 2013Model years 2003–2004NHTSA campaign 13V0400003,644 vehicles affected
A component in the airbag control module may fail, causing the front airbags or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy unexpectedly while driving. Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2001, through June 30, 2004. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Consequence
Inadvertent deployment of the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners could increase the risk of personal injury and the possibility of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. An interim notification iwas sent to owners on March 18, 2013. The recall began on March 26, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Chrysler's recall campaign number is N13.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Park lamp switch contacts may corrode
Reported October 10, 2003Model years 2003NHTSA campaign 03V3880001,739 vehicles affected
Corrosion may cause the park lamps, headlamps or instrument panel lamps to flicker or stop working, reducing visibility. Dealers will reflash the body control module software.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PARK LAMP CONTACTS MAY CORRODE.
Consequence
THIS CORROSION COULD CAUSE THE PARK LAMPS, HEAD LAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS TO FLICKER OR BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REFLASH THE SOFTWARE IN THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Notes
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C33.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Fuel pump wiring may chafe
Reported August 12, 2003Model years 2003NHTSA campaign 03V29200069 vehicles affected
The underbody heat shield may chafe the fuel pump wiring, causing the fuse to open and the engine to stall, increasing crash risk. Dealers will fit a protective wrap to the wiring harness and cover the heat shield edge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP WIRING MAY BECOME CHAFED BY AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP FUSE TO OPEN, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE WRAP ON THE FUEL PUMP WIRING HARNESS AND COVER THE EDGE OF THE HEAT SHIELD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C27.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Steering rack mounting brackets may crack
Reported October 4, 2001Model years 1996–2000NHTSA campaign 01V3130007,050 vehicles affected
The steering rack mounting brackets may crack and separate from the frame, causing unexpected steering looseness and lag. A repair kit with frame rail gussets and a reinforcement bracket will be installed.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCECRACKING OF THE STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Consequence
THE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEERING RACK FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION OF THE STEERING RACK COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED STEERING LOOSENESS AND LAG.
Remedy
ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A FIELD REPAIR KIT INSTALLED, CONSISTING OF LOWER FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS AND A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INFORMATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. 999.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Rear differential mounting bracket may crack
Reported October 4, 2001Model years 1996–1999NHTSA campaign 01V3120004,645 vehicles affected
Welds on the rear differential mounting bracket may crack and fatigue, allowing the bracket to separate from the frame and cause loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and reinforce the frame.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCE CRACKS AT THE WELDS OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET.
Consequence
THE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO METAL FATIGUE AND DISLODGING OF THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION OF THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REINFORCE THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALLNO. 998.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Racing seat belt harness may not restrain occupant
Reported April 11, 2001Model years 1998–2001NHTSA campaign 01V120000615 vehicles affected
The 5-point racing harness may not meet the specified load requirements and may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk. The harness will be replaced.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect
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).
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HARNESS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
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.
Notes
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO.979ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Child seat tether instructions may be missing
Reported November 9, 2000Model years 2000–2001NHTSA campaign 00V3660001,211,756 vehicles affected
Some owner's manuals lack step-by-step instructions and diagrams for attaching a child seat tether, so the seat may not be secured properly and a child could be injured in a crash. Owners will receive a manual addendum.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
CHILD SEAT
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 12, 2000.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE OWNER'S MANUAL ADDENDUM WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Air bags may deploy when the vehicle is shut off
Reported May 16, 1997Model years 1997NHTSA campaign 97V080000125,000 vehicles affected
An electrical circuit design could cause an air bag to deploy unexpectedly when the vehicle is shut off, potentially injuring an occupant. Dealers will replace the air bag control module with a newly designed module.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect
THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.
Consequence
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JULY 1997. 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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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Restraint control module may deploy airbags unexpectedly

Airbags or seat belt pretensioners may deploy unexpectedly

Passenger airbag door may detach

Driver airbag wires may be pinched

Radio software may allow unauthorised access to vehicle systems

Clutch interlock switch may allow unexpected starting

Moisture in door switch may cause door to open

Air bag control module may cause unintended deployment

Airbags or seatbelt pretensioners may deploy unexpectedly

Park lamp switch contacts may corrode

Fuel pump wiring may chafe

Steering rack mounting brackets may crack

Rear differential mounting bracket may crack

Racing seat belt harness may not restrain occupant

Child seat tether instructions may be missing

Air bags may deploy when the vehicle is shut off