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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 model year vehicles built between January 6 and January 8, 2016, have a defective vibration weld on the passenger airbag chute. During airbag deployment, the passenger airbag door may detach from the vehicle.
If the airbag door detaches while the airbag is deploying, occupants face an increased risk of injury. Owners should not ignore this recall, since the defect affects the passenger airbag system that is meant to protect people in a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the passenger side upper panel assembly at no cost. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (Chrysler recall number S77), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Viper Coupe | 2016 |
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