CAMPAIGN #: 16V750000
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: VIPER
YEAR: 2016
MFR CAMPAIGN #: S77
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: AIR BAGS
MANUFACTURER: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160106
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160108
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20161018
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20161103
REGULATION PART #:
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #:
DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY:
If the air bag door detaches during deployment, there is an increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
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.
RECALL 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.
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