Dodge Dodge Viper Recall R/2020/093: The Occupant Restraint Control Module (Orc) May Inadvertently Deploy The Airbags And/or…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Apr 2020
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- VE4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Dodge recalled Dodge Viper vehicles built between 18 May 2004 and 28 August 2006. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners. The dealer will replace the ORC module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (ORC) MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS AND/OR SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS Defect: The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners Remedy: Replace the ORC module
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the occupant restraint control module (orc) may inadvertently deploy the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the ORC module.
Are You Affected?
Dodge Viper built between 18 May 2004 and 28 August 2006 may be included. Dodge estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Dodge, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Dodge.
- Book with any franchised Dodge dealer, quoting the campaign code VE4 or the DVSA reference R/2020/093. See how to get a Dodge recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger, Charger, DakotaPassenger airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/136 | |
| Challenger, Charger, Dakota, DurangoPassenger airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/132 | |
| Challenger, Charger, Dakota, Durango and 1 morePassenger airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/125 | |
| DurangoDodge Durango driver airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2025/171 | |
| ChallengerDriver airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2025/172 |
This is one of 24 Dodge recalls in DVSA’s data. The Dodge recall launched before it was R/2015/190 on 30 Oct 2015, for side airbag may not deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2020/094 on 9 Apr 2020, for the transmission may experience a build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission. You can also see every Dodge recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/093, launched 9 April 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.