Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 Dodge Viper

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 3 owner complaints on file.

Dodge Viper, 2003–2006 generation
Pictured: the 2003–2006 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V885000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
3,329
Reported to NHTSA
2019-12-12
Owners notified
2020-02-05

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Dodge Viper vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

Safety risk

The unexpected deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE4.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine1—
Power train1—
Unknown or other1—

The 2005 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Dodge Viper model years

20152014201320062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993

All Dodge Viper recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.