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Chrysler Sebring Recalls

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08/15/17 Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 chrysler 200, 2010 chrysler sebring, 2010-2012 dodge caliber and 2010-2014 jeep patriot, compass and dodge avenger vehicles. the occupant restraint control (ocr) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocr, free of charge. interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on october 26, 2016. the recall began on august 15, 2017. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is s61.

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
09/01/16 Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 chrysler sebring and dodge stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. the affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. the incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Chrysler will notify the affected owners. dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. the recall began july 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
07/20/15 Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 eclipse vehicles manufactured april 5, 1999, to december 17, 2004, 2001-2005 eclipse spyder vehicles manufactured january 19, 2000, to march 18, 2005, 2001-2005 chrysler sebring vehicles manufactured april 17, 2000, to february 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 dodge stratus vehicles manufactured april 17, 2000, to february 22, 2005. in the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Mmna will notify their owners, and chrysler will notify the chrysler and dodge owners. dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2015. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-15-005. chrysler and dodge owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r30.

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
03/16/09 Chrysler is recalling 91 my 2009 sebring and dodge avenger equipped with 2.4l engine passenger vehicles. a compatibility issue between the instrument cluster software and fuel pump module can result in the fuel gauge overstating the actual fuel tank level. as a result, the vehicle may run out of fuel when the gauge indicates that there is still fuel remaining in the tank.

This could cause a crash without warning.

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during march 2009. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Chrysler recall no. j02.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
11/10/08 Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, dodge caliber, avenger, journey, jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. a new adhesive used in the power train control module (pcm) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break.

This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.

Dealers will replace the pcm free of charge. the recall began on november 10, 2008. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Chrysler recall no. h33.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
11/19/07 On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.

This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.

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.

Daimlerchrysler recall no. g39.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
02/19/07 On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

Dealers will reprogram the abs electronic control unit. the recall began on february 19, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Daimlerchrysler recall no. f50.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
08/09/04 On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.

Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.

Dealers will replace the fuel pump. the recall will begin on august 9, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
04/09/01 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.

Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.

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.

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
01/22/01 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.

Smoke inhalation could be harmful to vehicle occupants.

Dealers will remove the insulation pad from behind both rear map lights.

Owner notification began january 22, 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 1-800-9853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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12/11/00 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.

This hose is considered to be inadequate.

Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.

Owner notification began december 11, 2000.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 1-800-9853-1403. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
12/15/03 Engine On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. owner notification began on december 15, 2003. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

Daimlerchrysler recall no. c38.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
11/17/00 Engine Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.

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.

Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.

Owner notification began november 17, 2000. 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 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
02/01/10 Brakes and Traction Control Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge ram truck. these vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.

This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.

Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Chrysler's safety campaign number is j37.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
12/27/10 Suspension and Steering Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring, 300, charger (lx) and dodge challenger (lc), avenger (js), and journey (jc), as well as model year 2011 dodge ram light duty pickup (ds) vehicles. some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly.

Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. the safety recall began on december 20, 2010. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Chrysler's campaign number is k26. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
12/27/04 Suspension and Steering On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.

This could cause the steering knuckle to crack and separate from the upper control arm, which could result in a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the right steering knuckle. the recall began on december 27, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Daimlerchrysler recall no. d55. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
08/15/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 chrysler 200, 2010 chrysler sebring, 2010-2012 dodge caliber and 2010-2014 jeep patriot, compass and dodge avenger vehicles. the occupant restraint control (ocr) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocr, free of charge. interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on october 26, 2016. the recall began on august 15, 2017. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is s61.

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
11/19/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured june 28, 2011, through december 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 dodge avenger vehicles manufactured june 25, 2011, through january 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 dodge nitro vehicles manufactured june 17, 2011, through december 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 jeep liberty vehicles manufactured june 17, 2011, through august 15, 2012. electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the totally integrated power module (tipm) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on november 19, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n38.

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
04/15/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning 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.

Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.

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.

Chrysler recall no. h07.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
06/18/07 Electrical and Air Conditioning On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.

This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.

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.

Daimlerchrysler recall no. g14.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
01/02/07 Electrical and Air Conditioning 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.

This can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions and result in a crash without warning.

Dealers will reprogram the hvac module. the recall began on january 2, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Daimlerchrysler recall no. f51.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
10/19/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning 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.

A separated air bag door could injure a vehicle occupant.

Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.

Owner notification began october 19, 2000.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 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
10/29/07 Other 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.

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.

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.

Daimlerchrysler recall no. g33.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration;s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
11/27/06 Other On certain passenger vehicles, the hood latch striker may break and allow the hood to open while driving.

If the hood opens while driving, a crash could occur without prior warning.

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.

Daimlerchrysler recall no. f45.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
11/15/04 Other On certain sedans, the left and right rear outboard retractor and turning loop bolts on the seat belts may not have been properly tightened.

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the affected fasteners. the recall began on november 15, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Daimlerchryslerrecall no. d52.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
07/19/04 Other On certain convertible model vehicles, the left hand rear seat belt retractor bolt may not have been properly tightened.

This may result in the rear seat occupant being improperly restrained in a crash.

Dealers will tighten the left side rear seat belt retractor bolt to the proper specification. owner notification began on july 19, 2004. owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Daimlerchrysler recall no. d32.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash 2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
02/05/01 Other Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.

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.

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.

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Chrysler Sebring Recalls

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.