Dodge Viper 2006

• Recall 153412 [USA]: The unexpected deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury and a crash.
  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.
  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.
  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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• Recall 113918 [USA]: If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
  Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2006 dodge viper and jeep wrangler and liberty vehicles manufactured july 1, 2005, to july 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break. As a result, the vehicle may not be started when the clutch pedal is pushed down or the engine may crank and start without the clutch pedal being pushed down causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lurch.
  chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r13.
  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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• Recall R/2020/093 [UK]: The occupant restraint control module (orc) may inadvertently deploy the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners
  The occupant restraint control (orc) module may inadvertently deploy the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners
  replace the orc module

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• Recall 2019629 [Canada]: Airbag
  Issue: on certain cars, the occupant restraint controller (orc) could malfunction. This could cause the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners to deploy without a crash. Safety risk: airbags or seat belt pretensioners that deploy without a crash could create a risk of injury and also increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: fca canada will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their cars to a dealer to replace the occupant restraint controller with an updated module.

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• Recall 2015163 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, a defect in the clutch interlock switch could allow the starter to engage without depressing the clutch pedal. If recommended starting procedures are not followed, this could cause unintended vehicle movement, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the clutch interlock switch.

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• Rear suspension knuckle fracture investigation # PE13010

  Odi opened pe13-010 on april 26, 2013, to investigate two complaints alleging loss of control crashes caused by rear suspension knuckle failure in model year (my) 2005 and 2006 dodge viper vehicles.The incidents described in the complaints occurred in november and december 2012.Chryslers response to odis information request (ir) letter for pe13-010 indicates that the left and right rear knuckles used in my 2005 and 2006 dodge viper vehicles were used in my 2003 through 2010 dodge viper srt-10 vehicles and in all dodge viper competition coupe and acrx race cars (see figure 1 of attachment to this resume for a view of the rear suspension in the subject vehicles).Chryslers response included information about 8 reports related to rear knuckle failures, including the 2 incidents identified by odi in the opening resume for pe13-010.In addition, after pe13-010 was opened, odi received 2 additional complaints resulting in a total of 10 incidents of rear knuckle failure in my 2003 through 2010 viper vehicles, including 8 alleging crashes.Based on its review of physical evidence from field inspections of 6 of the 8 incident vehicles identified in its response, including the two incidents that were the basis for odi opening pe13-010 (voqs 10492180 and 10492169/10491122), chrysler concluded that collision forces were the causal factor of rear suspension control knuckle failure.Chryslers assessment was primarily based on examination of knuckle fracture surfaces, as well as evidence of wheel rim damage that would indicate impact loading of the affected suspension components.Each of the fracture surfaces examined by chrysler displayed clean, granular fracture surfaces indicative of single event, overload failure.None of the parts showed any indication of fatigue crack growth.In addition to the 6 vehicles inspected by chrysler, odi obtained a fractured knuckle from a recent incident involving a my 2004 viper (voq 10510248).Nhtsas vehicle research and testing center in ohio submitted this part to a laboratory for fracture surface and metallurgical analysis.The analysis concluded that there was no evidence of fatigue in the part and that the fracture was due to a single overload event (see figures 2-4 in attachment to this resume).Analysis of the fracture surfaces found evidence of a mix of load states, with some failures associated with rear toe links in tension (figures 2-4) and some in compression (figures 5-6).Seven of the 8 incidents in which the side of the knuckle failure was identified involved right knuckles, the side that is generally most common for impact failures involving wheel and suspension components.The single, left side failure was associated with an incident involving an impact with a concrete barrier dividing highway travel lanes.Analysis of the failure data indicated these are random events and do not show any clear patterns related to vehicle build range, vehicle age or mileage.Examination and testing of failed knuckles have not identified evidence of a manufacturing or design defect in the parts.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.Voqs associated with this investigation: 10523321, 10510248, 10492180, 10492169 (duplicate to 10491122).
  

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There are two recalls on this vehicle, r13 and ve4 but i have been unable to get these completed because the dealer and dodge state that they do not have the parts. This has been going on for well over 1 year. I have called many times to both the dealer and dodge but all i get is we have no estimated time for these parts. I do not feel comfortable driving the car without these two recalls being completed. Is there anything you can to do help in getting this two recalls completed? Thank you

There are two recalls on this vehicle, r13 and ve4 but i have been unable to get these completed because the dealer and dodge state that they do not have the parts. This has been going on for well over 1 year. I have called many times to both the dealer and dodge but all i get is we have no estimated time for these parts. I do not feel comfortable driving the car without these two recalls being completed. Is there anything you can to do help in getting this two recalls completed? Thank you

I got a recall notice but cannot find a dealership within a reasonable distance that is willing to perform the recall work

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge viper roadster. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the multi-function switch, the turning signals and the headlights failed which reduced visibility significantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Driver side door failed to open when battery power was out. Door was opened to investigate and it was discovered that the cable to the door latch mechanism had a fatigue failure at the cable to handle junction. When this condition occurs there is nothing that allows one to exit the vehicle. This is not a case of misuse but of a poor design. In a serious accident where battery power is lost the affected door can not be opened. This failure is most likely to be the driver door as it is most frequently used. Any follow-up investigation of trapped occupants is unlikely to discover this particularly if a fire melts the door components. I suspect that the door mechanism is likely common to many other makes and models and thus far more important for investigation.

I started hearing a clunk that seemed to come from the passenger side rear wheel well when starting from a stop. I pulled all 4 tires off to grease the car. On the rear passenger side, it appears that the rubber boot on the suspension knuckle is leaking and may be torn. I can't be sure at this time if the suspension knuckle is damaged. Although my vehicle is out of warranty, the mileage is very low (10,300 miles). I started to research on the internet for any known issues and came across the nhtsa investigation on viper suspension. I will have to have my vehicle inspected to get a better understanding of the problem i have. I do not know if the knuckle is damaged or if the only issue is the leaking rubber boot on the knuckle. I also understand that your & chryslers findings indicated that knuckle damage reported in 2013 were deemed to be caused by accidents, and therefore the investigation was closed. My vehicle has not been in an accident. Is there any interest from the nhtsa point of view to follow my incident? P.S. I purchased my vehicle in las vegas. I have a residence in las vegas although i am a canadian citizen. *tr

At approximately 9:50 am on sunday, december 2, 2012, dr. X left his garage and proceeded past his gate in his 2006 dodge viper. He turned north to view the lake and turned around at the end of the road (1/2 mile) and headed back to go for a short ride in the country. As he passed the gate (72745) at about 30 miles per hour, the left side of the car started to come around and all traction was lost. Dr. X turned into the slide to no avail. The car went airborne to the right over a 2 -3 foot ditch and up the embankment before it stopped in the woods causing damage to the vehicle and personal injury. A mechanic from springdale chrysler was passing by. After dr. X described what happened as he was driving up a steep hill on a straight section of the road, the mechanic inspected the vehicle and concluded after dr. X's description and inspection that the steering knuckle on the right rear wheel separated causing the wheel to become detached and thus causing the crash. Dr. X was wearing his seat belt. The airbags did not release (deploy). Dr. X suffered lower back injuries. Updated 01/28/13 updated 05/02/13* duplicate to 10492169* smch....Updated 06/15/16 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge viper coupe. The contact stated that when opening the doors, the window would scrape the roof line. Upon research, he found that it was the window regulator that possibly failed. The dealer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 8,000.