The 2005 Dodge Viper has 2 recalls, both addressing the same serious issue: the occupant restraint controller can malfunction and fire the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners without any collision occurring.
When the airbags deploy unexpectedly, the sudden inflation can strike the driver or a passenger with significant force, and the seatbelt pretensioners will simultaneously lock and jerk the belt tight. Either event can cause injury on its own, and the combined effect while driving at speed raises a real risk of losing control of the vehicle. Both recalls cover the same underlying defect in the restraint control module, so owners should confirm with their dealer whether the remedy has been applied to their specific vehicle.