RE: 1999 SEBRING LXI ISSUE: INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR ON STATED DATE A TYPE OF UNKNOWN LIQUID WAS DRIPPING FROM THE BASE OR SEAM OF THE MIRROR AND DRIPPED ONTO MY CONSUL. (NO APPARENT CAUSE FOR THIS) CAUSING THE MIRRORS INTERIOR TO HAZE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE INTO. SOME BUBBLING WAS SEEN BEHIND THE GLASS, BUT HAS STOPPED…
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RE: 1999 SEBRING LXI ISSUE: INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR ON STATED DATE A TYPE OF UNKNOWN LIQUID WAS DRIPPING FROM THE BASE OR SEAM OF THE MIRROR AND DRIPPED ONTO MY CONSUL. (NO APPARENT CAUSE FOR THIS) CAUSING THE MIRRORS INTERIOR TO HAZE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE INTO. SOME BUBBLING WAS SEEN BEHIND THE GLASS, BUT HAS STOPPED AND ONLY HAZE REMAINS. I CONTACTED DAIMLERCHRYSLER, DEALER IN TORRANCE,CA AND DAIMLERCHRYSLER VIA INTERNET SITE/EMAIL AND INFORMED THEM BOTH OF THIS PROBLEM. A SENIOR STAFF REP AT DAIMLERCHRYSLER, COULD NOT PROVIDE A MSDS INFO TO ME. THIS HAZINESS ON MY MIRROR IS A HAZARD FOR DRIVING, AND THE LIQUID THAT DRIPPED COULD BE A POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AS WELL. MY CHILDREN ARE IN MY CAR DAILY. THE SENIOR STAFF REP STATED "YOUR CONCERNS ARE UNDERSTANDABLE. UNFORTUNATELY THERE IS NOTHING FURTHER THAT CAN BE DONE TO MORE FULLY ADDRESS THESE ISSUES.".. I DID ASK THE SENIOR STAFF REP TO REPLACE THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY. I FEEL THIS IS A MANUFACTURER FLAW AND I SHOULD NOT PAY FOR IT. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10081146
56,635 miles · Nov 11, 2003
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REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS A FLOWING LIQUID INSIDE OF THE MIRROR IMPAIRING VIEW. THIS DOES NOT SEEM TO AFFECT THE AUTO DIMMING ABILITIES. ONE NIGHT IT WAS FINE, THE NEXT MORNING IT WAS THERE; NO DAMAGE TO MIRROR AT ALL; NO BUMPS; NO COLD TEMPS; NO HOT TEMPS TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS NO LEAKING. THE LIQUID FLOWS UPHILL LEADING TO…
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REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS A FLOWING LIQUID INSIDE OF THE MIRROR IMPAIRING VIEW. THIS DOES NOT SEEM TO AFFECT THE AUTO DIMMING ABILITIES. ONE NIGHT IT WAS FINE, THE NEXT MORNING IT WAS THERE; NO DAMAGE TO MIRROR AT ALL; NO BUMPS; NO COLD TEMPS; NO HOT TEMPS TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS NO LEAKING. THE LIQUID FLOWS UPHILL LEADING TO BELIEVE IT IS POSSIBLY MERCURY AND IF SO POSES AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AS WELL AS POTENTIAL HARM TO HUMANS IF THE MIRROR IS TO START LEAKING. CHRYSLER 5 STAR DEALER IN RUSTON, LA HAS NEVER SEEN A PROBLEM LIKE THIS. THEY ALSO ARE CHARGING ALMOST $400 PLUS LABOR TO FIX. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AS THIS SEEMS LIKE A CLEAR DEFECT CASE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10046020
Mileage unknown · Dec 10, 2002
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WHILE DRIVING, WHEN CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLES DEFROSTER ON, THE BACK WINDSHIELD GLASS EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, CAUSE THE BACK SEAT WAS NOT OCCUPIED AT THE TIME. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEY SHOULD OF BEEN TOLD AT TIME OF PURCHASE THAT "THE DEFROSTER SHOULD NOT BE USED IN COLD WEATHER, CAUSE THE GLASS WILL EXPLODED". …
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WHILE DRIVING, WHEN CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLES DEFROSTER ON, THE BACK WINDSHIELD GLASS EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, CAUSE THE BACK SEAT WAS NOT OCCUPIED AT THE TIME. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEY SHOULD OF BEEN TOLD AT TIME OF PURCHASE THAT "THE DEFROSTER SHOULD NOT BE USED IN COLD WEATHER, CAUSE THE GLASS WILL EXPLODED". PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
NHTSA ODI #8024076
Mileage unknown · Jul 4, 2001
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WIRE AND ATTACHMENT TO REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BROKE OFF FROM GLASS LEAVING WIRE AND METAL CONNECTOR HANGING. POSSIBLE FIRE HAZZARD. METAL PIECE MUST BE SOLDERED BACK ON.
NHTSA ODI #747854
Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2001
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DEFECTIVE REAR DEFROSTER CLIP ON WINDOW BROKE, CAUSING REAR DEFROSTER TO MALFUNCTION WHICH COULD CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY, AND RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED REAR WINDOW TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #877304
Mileage unknown · Nov 28, 2000
Parking BrakePower TrainSeat Belts
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE STICKS ON AND THE CONSUMER HAS NEVER USED IT. *MJS
NHTSA ODI #558153
Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 2000
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING WHILE IN OPERATION. DEALER NOTIFIED. , *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
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PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
PE00007 · Door Panel/garnish Separation
Opened Feb 2, 2000 · Closed Jul 18, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
ALLEGED THAT THE PLASTIC GARNISH PANELS MOUNTED ON DOORS DETACH FROM THEIR MOUNTINGS, SOMETIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION
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