Recall 16V736 affects 14 2016 Dodge Viper vehicles because driver air bag wires can be pinched. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
Dodge is recalling 14 2016 Viper vehicles under recall 16V736 because the driver's frontal air bag wires can be pinched. If those wires are pinched, the air bag can fail to deploy properly in a crash that needs deployment, increasing injury risk; Dodge dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The driver's frontal air bag in the 2016 Dodge Viper is the air bag built into the steering wheel. It uses wiring to connect the air bag inflator and vehicle control system, so the car can detect the circuit and command deployment during a qualifying frontal crash. Those wires have to sit in the right path inside the steering wheel air bag assembly.
On affected Vipers, the air bag inflator connectors were misaligned during assembly. That misalignment routed the wires incorrectly, leaving the driver's frontal air bag wiring where it can be pinched. A pinched wire can disturb the air bag circuit and leave the system unable to confirm that the driver's frontal air bag is ready.
The warning sign is the Airbag Warning Lamp on the dash. If that lamp is on, the air bag system has detected a fault and the vehicle needs dealer inspection before the recall repair is considered complete.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Dodge Viper | front air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 14 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Dodge Viper is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific coupe is included.
What's the safety risk?
Pinched driver's air bag wires can keep the air bag from deploying properly in a crash that requires deployment, increasing injury risk. An illuminated Airbag Warning Lamp is a warning sign. Schedule the repair promptly and ask the dealer whether the vehicle is safe to keep driving. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Dodge Viper is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer to schedule the free driver's frontal air bag and clockspring replacement that fixes the pinched air bag wire problem.
- Bring the recall notice if Dodge mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V736 when you call.
- Avoid delaying the repair; pinched driver air bag wires can keep the air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Dodge technician replaces the driver's frontal air bag and clockspring covered by the recall. The replacement parts and labor are free of charge. If you already paid for repairs tied to this air bag wiring or clockspring issue before the owner letter, the company asks customers to send the original receipt or other proof of payment so the expense can be confirmed under its reimbursement practice.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 13, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 17, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 18, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V736?
Recall 16V736 covers 14 2016 Dodge Viper vehicles with driver's frontal air bag wires that can be pinched. If that happens, the air bag can fail to deploy properly in a crash. Dodge dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag and clockspring for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Dodge Viper is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Viper is included in recall 16V736. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer to schedule the driver's frontal air bag and clockspring replacement. Reference recall number 16V736 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Dodge dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag and clockspring free of charge under recall 16V736.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is improper driver's air bag deployment in a crash that requires the air bag. Recall 16V736 says pinched air bag wires can increase the risk of injury. Confirm your VIN, then have a franchised Dodge dealer complete the free repair.
What if I bought my Dodge Viper used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2016 Dodge Viper is included, then give recall number 16V736 to the Dodge service desk when scheduling the repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V736000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V736 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V736000 |
Source documents
-
Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →