Vehicle recall 15V178000 · March 27, 2015
2013-2014 Dodge Viper
Moisture may get into the door switch, resulting in the driver or passenger door opening unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the driver or passenger door opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash and injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V178000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 27, 2015
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- R14
- Owner notification
- July 10, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,455
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Door
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Viper (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
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