TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V473000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY) IN MAY OF 2008. AFTER CALLING THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE AND HAD TO BE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V473000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY) IN MAY OF 2008. AFTER CALLING THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE AND HAD TO BE ORDERED. SHE SPOKE WITH THE GENERAL MANAGER ON JUNE 18, 2008 AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD RECEIVE A CALLBACK. AS OF JULY 18, 2008, THE CONTACT HAS NOT RECEIVED A CALL. THE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10234782
Mileage unknown · Jul 17, 2008
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFire
PURCHASED A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING ON SEPTEMBER 2007 (USED). I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE TWO RECALLS (RADIATOR FAN CONNECTOR AND TIRE PRESSURE CONNECTOR) BOTH CAUSES FIRE. ON JUNE 21, 2008 MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. IT WAS TOTALED. CHRYSLER STATED THEY WOULD GIVE ME A RENTAL. HOWEVER, EVEN AFTER THE INVESTIGATORS AND ENGINEERS S…
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PURCHASED A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING ON SEPTEMBER 2007 (USED). I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE TWO RECALLS (RADIATOR FAN CONNECTOR AND TIRE PRESSURE CONNECTOR) BOTH CAUSES FIRE. ON JUNE 21, 2008 MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. IT WAS TOTALED. CHRYSLER STATED THEY WOULD GIVE ME A RENTAL. HOWEVER, EVEN AFTER THE INVESTIGATORS AND ENGINEERS STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO THE RECALLS, THEY STILL HAVE NOT GIVEN ME A RENTAL VEHICLE AS STATED. NOT TO MENTION BE VERY RUDE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10234657
32,000 miles · Jul 8, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING ON JUNE 21, 2008 THERE WAS SMOKE PRESENT UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SHE OBSERVED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE UNDER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPART…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING ON JUNE 21, 2008 THERE WAS SMOKE PRESENT UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SHE OBSERVED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE UNDER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AFTER THREE ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE DEALER CONFIRMED WITH THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS RELATED TO HER VIN. THE DEALER INSTRUCTED THE TOW TRUCK COMPANY TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEM; HOWEVER, THE DEALER LATER ADVISED THEM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE AWAY SINCE THE DAMAGE WAS SO MASSIVE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY TO OBTAIN A RENTAL CAR. THE DEALER LATER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE HER WITH A RENTAL CAR UNTIL AN INVESTIGATOR INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. AN INVESTIGATOR HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SINCE THE FIRE OCCURRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 32,000.
NHTSA ODI #10233576
13,000 miles · May 27, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE TIRE PRESSURE MEASURING SYSTEM. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND COULD TAKE 6-8 WEEKS TO REPAIR THE RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
NHTSA ODI #10228939
1,000 miles · Mar 18, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
I JUST WANT YOU AWARE THAT I TRIED TO COMPLETE SAFETY RECALL G39-RADIATOR FAN FOR MY NEW CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE DEALER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY OBTAINING THE PART. I WAS TOLD THEY ARE "LIMITED" IN THE NUMBER OF PARTS THEY CAN ORDER, PER WEEK. NOTHING WAS RESOLVED IN COMPLETING THIS RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10221596
16,000 miles · Feb 25, 2008
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE RPM'S DECREASED TO ZERO AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. AFTER IT WAS RESTARTED AND THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED FOR 15-20 SECONDS BEFORE ACCELERATING. …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE RPM'S DECREASED TO ZERO AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. AFTER IT WAS RESTARTED AND THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED FOR 15-20 SECONDS BEFORE ACCELERATING. WHEN IT RAINS, THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD DIM INTERMITTENTLY. THE LIGHT SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN BACK ON. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR REPAIR THE FAILURES. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 03-19-08 *BF UPDATED 03/19/08 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10219059
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 2007
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentService Brakes, HydraulicFire
2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE CAR STARTED SMOKING AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN FRONT OF THE DEALERSHIP**CC THE CONSUMER THE TIRES AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WERE REPLACED. THE BRAKES WERE NOT GRABBING AND THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. THE CD PLAYER WOULD NOT EJECT T…
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2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE CAR STARTED SMOKING AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN FRONT OF THE DEALERSHIP**CC THE CONSUMER THE TIRES AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WERE REPLACED. THE BRAKES WERE NOT GRABBING AND THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. THE CD PLAYER WOULD NOT EJECT THE CD'S. THE COOLING FAN CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR CAN RESULT IN AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR BEING EJECTED IN A CRASH, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS ACTION WILL SUPERSEDE AND EXPAND A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-104). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) ONLY, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MODULE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE HVAC MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE HOOD OPENS WHILE DRIVING, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH STRIKERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
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AQ10001 · Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Opened Nov 18, 2010 · Closed Dec 28, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.The rental car companies representing the largest market share in the industry were then queried as to their respective policies for the rental, lease, and sale of vehicles with open recalls.The data and responses from the manufacturers and the rental car companies can be found in the document repository by accessing the ?Associated Documents link above.In December 2015, Congress enacted the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.One section of the Act prohibits rental car companies from renting, leasing, or selling motor vehicles subject to open safety recalls.With the passage of the FAST Act and its prohibition, there is no continuing need for the agency to investigate rental car recall completions.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The agency reserves the right to open any future investigations, including audits of individual recalls, or groups of recalls, or rental car companies, to examine more closely safety recalls performance and completion issues in this area.
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