What is the recall on the Dodge Viper?

The Dodge Viper has been subject to several recalls. One of the recalls involved a defective vibration weld on the passenger airbag chute, which could cause the passenger airbag door to detach during airbag deployment. This recall affected certain 2016 model year Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured between January 6, 2016, and January 8, 2016. The recall began on November 17, 2016.
It’s important to note that there have been multiple recalls for the Dodge Viper over the years, addressing various safety issues. The number of recalls and the specific models affected may vary. To determine if a specific Dodge Viper vehicle has any open safety recalls, it is recommended to contact a dealership for further assistance.
Please keep in mind that the information provided is based on the search results available up until my knowledge cutoff date in April 2024. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, it is always best to consult official sources or contact a Dodge dealership directly.

Why didn t the Viper sell well?

Poor sale figures. Dodge refused to give the Viper an Automatic transmission, keeping it strictly Manual. Add to that the Vipers reputation of being a brutal car to drive. Most North Americans can’t drive it or are too afraid to drive it.

What are the recalls on 2014 Dodge Viper?

Summary: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 SRT Viper vehicles manufactured November 28, 2012, to June 26, 2014. Due to inaccurate seat position sensors, the frontal air bags may deploy with a lower velocity than designed for the actual seat position.

What years are affected by airbag recall?

Vehicles Affected

• Acura (Honda) 2003 Acura 3.2CL.
• Audi (VW) 2006-2013 Audi A3.
• BMW. 2008-2013 BMW 1 Series.
• Cadillac (GM) 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade.
• Chevrolet (GM) 2007-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche.
• Chrysler. 2005-2015 Chrysler 300.
• Daimler Trucks North America (Sterling Bullet)
• Daimler Vans USA LLC (Sprinter)

Why did the Dodge Viper fail?

The Viper came with a six-speed standard transmission, favored by muscle car enthusiasts. Still, it lacked some standard features like air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, traction control, and airbags. Heck, it was so minimalist that it didn’t come with a hard roof, exterior door handles, or glass side windows.

What year was the best Viper made?

On average, you’ll find that most people consider Dodge Vipers to be very reliable vehicles, capable of doing well over 40,000 miles without running into any maintenance problems or concerns. However, the most reliable and possibly most popular year for the Dodge Viper was 2013.

What is the recall on the Dodge Viper airbags?

Air bags: Frontal: Passenger side: Inflator module
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.

What is the rarest Dodge Viper?

So they dug their hands into the parts bin. And created the iconic Viper v10 power plant the 8 liter V10 produced around 400 horsepower. Which means only 40 horsepower for silver.

Why is the Viper being discontinued?

Initially, Fiat Chrysler cited poor sales as a reason for discontinuing the Viper; however, other sources have stated the car was discontinued because the Viper was unable to comply with FMVSS 226 safety regulation, which requires side-curtain air bags.

How much does a Viper car cost?

Up front, I would not say the Viper is a cheap car by any means. These things cost a good 6 figures new. You can find a 20 year old one for about $35–40K, so if that’s cheap to you, keep reading: that is more than most people spend on a brand new car.

Is Dodge making a new Viper?

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Unfortunately, the Dodge Viper has been discontinued and is no longer in production.