The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V750000·Announced 2016-10-18

Dodge Viper Recall: Passenger Airbag Door May Detach During Deployment

Chrysler is recalling 2016 Dodge Viper vehicles because a defective weld may cause the passenger airbag door to detach during deployment, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (airbag) where a defect could lead to occupant injury during deployment. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, and no fatalities or Class I classification are present.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 model year Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured between January 6, 2016, and January 8, 2016. The recall addresses a defect in the passenger airbag chute where a vibration weld may be faulty.

If the airbag deploys, the defective weld may cause the passenger airbag door to detach. This detachment increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE VIPER COUPE
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Airbag System
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VIPER COUPE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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