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Dodge Viper Coupe Recall 16V736: Driver Air Bag Wires May Be Pinched, Risking Poor Deployment

NHTSA campaign 16V736, reported October 13, 2016, 14 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The wiring for the driver's frontal air bag may be pinched in certain vehicles built between May 24, 2016, and August 28, 2016. If the wires are pinched, the air bag may not deploy properly in a crash that requires it, which increases the risk of injury to the driver.

To fix the problem, dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag and clockspring at no cost to you. Dodge will notify affected owners directly. If you own a 2016 Dodge Viper, check your VIN for open recalls, and you can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions. Reference recall number S75 when you call or visit a dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V736Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Dodge Viper Coupe2016