| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 12, 2000 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Model Affected |
SEBRING |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
419
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 12, 2000
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
419
Model Affected
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2001 Chrysler Sebring Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SECTIONS WHICH MAY NOT RETAIN THE AIR BAG DOOR DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT EVENT.
Defect Consequence:
A SEPARATED AIR BAG DOOR COULD INJURE A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
419
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 898
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 09, 2009 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Model Affected |
SEBRING |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
5787
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 09, 2009
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
5787
Model Affected
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2001 Chrysler Sebring Defect Summary:
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.
Defect Consequence:
SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
5787
Notes:
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE LLC
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 29, 2007 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Model Affected |
SEBRING |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
13128
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 29, 2007
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
13128
Model Affected
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2001 Chrysler Sebring Defect Summary:
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Defect Consequence:
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
13128
Notes:
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
| Auto Recall Date: |
JAN 16, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Model Affected |
SEBRING |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
28439
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JAN 16, 2001
Vehicle Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
28439
Model Affected
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2001 Chrysler Sebring Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE MANUFACTURING PROCESS ALLOWED THE REINFORCEMENT YARD TO BREACH THE INNER LAYER OF SOME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOSES WEAKENING THE INNER WALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Defect Consequence:
FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
28439
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 969
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 07, 2009 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected |
SEBRING |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
16270
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 07, 2009
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
16270
Model Affected
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2001 Chrysler Sebring Defect Summary:
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Defect Consequence:
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
16270
Notes:
SABERSPORT
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 27, 2000 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected |
SEBRING |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
3480
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 27, 2000
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3480
Model Affected
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2001 Chrysler Sebring Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.
Defect Consequence:
THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3480
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 959
| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 09, 2000 |
| Vehicle Component: |
CHILD SEAT |
| Model Affected |
SEBRING |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1211756
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
NOV 09, 2000
Vehicle Component:
CHILD SEAT
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1211756
Model Affected
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2001 Chrysler Sebring Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1211756
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 957
| Auto Recall Date: |
|
| Vehicle Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Model Affected |
SEBRING |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
554
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
Vehicle Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
554
Model Affected
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2001 Chrysler Sebring Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
Defect Consequence:
PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
554
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 18, 2000 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Model Affected |
SEBRING |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
4504
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 18, 2000
Vehicle Component:
STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4504
Model Affected
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2001 Chrysler Sebring Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THROUGH DEGRADATION OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE SILENCER PAD AND A SHEET METAL PANEL (QUARTER INNER UPPER), THE PAD MAY FALL ONTO THE MAP LIGHT LOCATED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (LH AND RH). THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE PAD TO MELT, CREATING A HOT SMELL AND/OR SMOKE DURING LONG PERIODS OF ILLUMINATION.
Defect Consequence:
SMOKE INHALATION COULD BE HARMFUL TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4504
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 896
| Auto Recall Date: |
JAN 08, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEATS |
| Model Affected |
SEBRING |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
20
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JAN 08, 2001
Vehicle Component:
SEATS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20
Model Affected
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2001 Chrysler Sebring Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.
Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BOLTS MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 968