DODGE VIPER 2004: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V040000

Make Model Year
DODGE VIPER 2004
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-03-26 2013-02-06 2013-02-08

Production Dates: 2001-11-01 - 2004-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N13

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3644

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.