Recalls for 2007 Chrysler Sebring

DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 2007-06-13
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

Posted on: 2006-12-29
Description
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
This can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions and result in a crash without warning.  

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

Notes
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.

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Posted on: 2006-12-29
Description
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

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

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

Notes
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.

DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Posted on: 2006-11-15
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the hood latch striker may break and allow the hood to open while driving.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #5 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Posted on: 2007-09-12
Description
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
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.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2007-10-10
Description
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.  

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 2008-04-02
Description
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
Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
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.