Body: doorRecall 15V-178 · 2013–2014 Dodge Viper
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-178 covers 1,455 2013–2014 Dodge Viper for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V178000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to February 6, 2014. Moisture may get into the door switch, resulting in the driver or passenger door opening unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.
The risk
If the driver or passenger door opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash and injury.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle assemblies and top covers, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R14.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 60 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2012 to February 6, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.