TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS BECAME STUCK CLOSED. THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE WINDOWS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO SHOCK THE CONTACT INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS BECAME STUCK CLOSED. THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE WINDOWS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO SHOCK THE CONTACT INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE VISIBLE THROUGH THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS COULD INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOY AT ANY TIME AND AS A PRECAUTION, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS NO LONGER BEING USED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THIRTEEN TIMES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,500.
NHTSA ODI #10355159
Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 2004
Visibility
FAILURE OF REARVIEW MIRROR. MIRROR HAS DEVELOPED A SHADOW IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MIRROR. MIRROR NO LONGER CHANGES FROM DAY LIGHT TO NIGHT DRIVING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10051518
Mileage unknown · Jun 18, 2003
Visibility
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH AN INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR WITH ELECTRONIC SHADING FOR NIGHT DRIVING. THE SHADING FUNCTION HAS DECREASED AND THE SHADING AREA OF THE MIRROR HAS DECREASED IN AREA. IN OTHER WORDS, THE SHADED AREA OF THE MIRROR ONLY COVERS PART OF THE MIRROR SURFACE. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10023315
Mileage unknown · Aug 20, 2001
StructureVisibility
MOLDING FOR DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS IS MELTING CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED BUT REFUSES TO REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE, WHEN THE POWER WINDOWS ARE DOWN HALF WAY THE APPEAR LOOSE AND RATTLE. *AK *NLM
NHTSA ODI #894764
Mileage unknown · May 21, 2001
Visibility
CAR WAS NOT DESIGNED WITH A RIM ABOVE WINDOWS TO CATCH RAINFALL. WHEN IT RAINS, IF YOU OPEN THE WINDOW A CRACK, THE WATER POURS IN ALL OVER THE SEAT AND FLOOR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #745625
Mileage unknown · Oct 8, 2000
Visibility
OILY FILM IS BLOWN ON THE WINDSHIELD AND THROUGH OUT THE CAR FROM THE DEFROST VENTS. THIS BUILD UP IS CONTINOUS WHILE THE A/C IS ON DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE DEALER CAN NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM OR KNOW HOW TO FIX IT.
NHTSA ODI #733709
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 1999
StructureVisibility
THERE IS AN INTERFERENCE OR PUSHING OF REARVIEW MIRROR WHEN USING BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUNVISORS, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD, DRIVER MUST READJUST MIRROR. *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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NHTSA investigations
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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.
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