Dodge Viper (2013-2014): Structure
Recall 15V178000 · Mar 27, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
1,455
vehicles affected
1,455
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V178000
- Date
- Mar 27, 2015
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 1,455
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Door
- Model years
- 2013-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V178000?
1 model: Dodge Viper (2013-2014), about 1,455 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V178000?
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.
What can happen?
If the driver or passenger door opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash and injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.