2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Air bags Problems

“I was driving my 2001 Chrysler sebring while out of state on a summer trip in july 2010 when the air bag malfunction light came on. It has stayed that way for almost four years. Shortly after I returned from this trip I took the car to the Chrysler dealership (07-29-2010) where I had purchased the car in 2001. I was told (1) that there was no recall on this issue and (2) to fix it would require the replacement of two seldom used parts that would have to be ordered and which together would cost me around $800. …”

“Clockspring on my 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible went out. When I checked the internet I found hundreds of people had this exact same problem with the exact same model and year as mine. This problem disables the air bag.”

“I went to my repair shop because my 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible airbag light came on and then my steering wheel was making sounds when I turned the wheel. The repair shop diagnosed the problem as a clockspring that needed to be replaced, it disables your airbag, horn, and cruise control when it is broken. I have an extended warranty but was told that it was a federally mandated part therefore was not covered. So, then I contacted Chrysler and Chrysler told me that since I didn't have an extended warranty through them there was nothing I could do about it. …”

“Dt: caller said 3 times her air bag light come on, and had it fixed twice. She did not remember the first time. The second time was in august 2004 ,and the last time was on july 24, 2005. Caller's vehicle was involved in an accident on july 14, 2005. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy, and the air bag light was not on. Dealer was not contacted yet. Manufacturer said warranty expired.”

“Clock spring broke rendering air bag, horn and cruise control functions inoperable. Vehicle has been taken in to dealer before for air bag warning light illumination and dealer said nothing was wrong. Took it to second service shop within a month and they stated it was a clock spring and that breakage on Chrysler vehicles was common. They were unable to repair so I have to return to the dealer. Air bag and horn would fail to operate in an accident.”