Recalls for your 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Recalls for 1996 Chrysler Sebring

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DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 2002-07-23
Description
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l v6 engines, the throttle control cable can fray causing the throttle to bind or stick.

Consequence
This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the throttle cable assembly.  Owner notification began august 5, 2002.  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.

Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no.b22.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT


Posted on: 2001-03-12
Description
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
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owner notification began may 21, 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).

DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS


Posted on: 2000-02-17
Description
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act.  However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  If the convertible top cover is not installed correctly, it can separate unexpectedly from the vehicle while driving.

Consequence
If the cover separates while driving, it could distract the driver increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Owners will receive an improved convertible top cover instruction label and installation instructions.

Notes
Daimlerchrysler has decided to conduct a customer satisfaction notification to send instruction labels to owners.owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT


Posted on: 1999-04-26
Description
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.

Consequence
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.

Notes
Owner notification began august 2, 1999.  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 chrysler 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).

DEFECT #5 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES


Posted on: 1997-02-26
Description
The electrical contacts in the power mirror switch can accumulate road salt due to water entering into the switch.

Consequence
This can result in a high resistance short circuit and possibly cause a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the power mirror switch with a newly designed switch.

Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin late february 1997.  Notes: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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #6 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH


Posted on: 1998-08-17
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.  The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button.  A combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.

Consequence
If this happens, the ignition-park interlock system will be nonfunctional.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system.  Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a self-adjusting design.

Notes
Owner notification began october 26, 1998.  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 chrysler 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).

DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST


Posted on: 1996-07-08
Description
The power brake booster vacuum hose was improperly installed on the intake manifold vacuum nipple.

Consequence
A disconnected vacuum hose causes an increase in engine idle speed and loss of power assist during brake application increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
Dealers will fully install the intake manifold vacuum hose to the vacuum nipple on the intake manifold.

Notes
System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; vacuum system.  Vehicle description: convertible (jx) model vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine.  Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996.  Note: 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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #8 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT


Posted on: 1997-11-20
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.

Consequence
Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage.  If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.

Notes
Owner notification began december 15, 1997.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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #9 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2006-10-26
Description
Certain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between june 1 and september 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and p/nos.  These fuel pump modules are sold as aftermarket for use in certain daimlerchrysler vehicles listed above.  Silicone material used in manufacture of the flapper valve was out-of-specification, leading to excess swell of the flapper valve restricting the flow of fuel to the fuel pump module.

Consequence
Fuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Ti automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge.  The recall began on october 6, 2006.  Owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fuel pump modules and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles by daimlerchrysler.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.

DEFECT #10 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2006-11-02
Description
Certain airtex fuel pump modules, p/nos.  E7089m, e7094m, e7113m, and e7129m, manufactured between june 1 and september 24, 2006.  These fuel pump modules were sold as aftermarket for use in certain daimlerchrysler vehicles listed above.  Silicone material used in manufacture of the flapper valve was out-of-specification, leading to excess swell of the flapper valve restricting the flow of fuel to the fuel pump module.

Consequence
Fuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Airtex will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge.  The recall began on october 18, 2006.  Owners may contact airtex toll-free at 1-866-867-3759.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fuel pump modules and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles by daimlerchrysler.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.

DEFECT #11 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2009-04-07
Description
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.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.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 .

DEFECT #12 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2007-07-26
Description
Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above.  The wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved.  This condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.  

Consequence
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during july 2007.  Owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.

Notes
Airtex recall no.  Fp072007-1.this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler or mitsubishi.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.