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US recalls (4)
Air bags: frontal
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527 and 13V040. All owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12V527 or 13V040 are strongly encouraged to have it performed and not wait for the final remedy to be deployed to the field. The recall began on December 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R06.
Air bags
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Exterior lighting: headlights, switch
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PARK LAMP CONTACTS MAY CORRODE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS CORROSION COULD CAUSE THE PARK LAMPS, HEAD LAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS TO FLICKER OR BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REFLASH THE SOFTWARE IN THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP WIRING MAY BECOME CHAFED BY AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP FUSE TO OPEN, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE WRAP ON THE FUEL PUMP WIRING HARNESS AND COVER THE EDGE OF THE HEAT SHIELD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2015-01-28 · campaign 2015-040
On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbag, side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner. Unintended seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the SRS control unit and may install an in-line jumper wiring harness to correct the issue. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2012378 and 2013046. Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign.
Airbag
2013-02-07 · campaign 2013-046 · 441 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbag, side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner. Unintended seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will install an in-line jumper wiring harness to correct the issue.
Electrical
2003-10-14 · campaign 2003-244 · 130 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the multifunction switch park lamp contacts may corrode over time, increasing the resistance in the low current circuit. The increase in resistance may cause erroneous communication with the BCM (Body Control Module), possibly causing the park lamps, head lamps, and/or instrument panel lamps to flicker or become inoperative. Correction: Dealer will reprogram the BCM.
Fuel system
2003-08-25 · campaign 2003-195 · 6 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump wiring could become chafed by an underbody heat shield metal edge. This could cause the fuel pump fuse to open and result in an engine-stall condition. Correction: Dealer will install a protective welt to the edge of the heat shield and a braided sleeve over the wiring harness.
Owner complaints (5)
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Dodge Viper (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 17 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Dodge Viper.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2003 Dodge Viper 2-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Dodge Viper version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Viper Convertible 8.3 L Manual 6-spd | 11 | 20 | 14 | $5,850 |
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