1997 DODGE VIPER Recalls — Canada & USA

The 1997 Dodge Viper has 3 recalls, the most serious being a risk of unexpected airbag deployment when the ignition is shut off, which can injure the driver or passenger without warning. Two other recalls affect vehicles that have seen heavy track or aggressive driving use. On the steering side, the mounting brackets that hold the steering rack to the frame can develop cracks over time and eventually separate, causing sudden looseness or lag in steering response. A related structural issue involves the rear differential mounting bracket, where welds can crack under stress and allow the bracket to break free from the frame, affecting how power reaches the rear wheels and potentially destabilizing the rear of the vehicle.