NHTSA Recall 13V040000: Air bags
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,644 vehicles. It affects 2003–2004 Dodge Viper.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V040000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N13 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | February 6, 2013 |
| Owner notification | March 26, 2014 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2001, through June 30, 2004. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Safety risk
Inadvertent deployment of the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners could increase the risk of personal injury and the possibility of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. An interim notification iwas sent to owners on March 18, 2013. The recall began on March 26, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Chrysler's recall campaign number is N13.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V040000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.