Chrysler calling in 1,912 Vipers over airbag sensors

[Haltech]

Filed under: Performance, Recalls, Safety, Dodge



A recall of less than 2,000 units wouldn't ordinarily factor on our radar screens. But then the Viper is no ordinary car.

Chrysler has announced that it has discovered a problem with the sensor that is tasked with determining the seat position on SRT Vipers covering the 2013 and 2014 model years and manufactured between November 28, 2012, and June 26, 2014.

In the affected vehicles, the sensor may think the seat is positioned closer to the airbag than it actually is, therefor decreasing the velocity at which the airbag would be deployed in the event of a crash and offer less protection than designed. Chrysler emphasizes that it is unaware of any injuries or accidents resulting from this issue.

Still, it is recalling 1,912 vehicles - 1,624 in the United States, 201 in Canada, 16 in Mexico and another 71 abroad - to fix the issue. Technicians are being instructed to instal a metal shim to enable the sensor to take an accurate reading. View details of the recall in the notices below from both Chrysler and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Continue reading Chrysler calling in 1,912 Vipers over airbag sensors

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