1996 Chrysler Sebring Recalls

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 02V186000Jul 8, 200288,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Chrysler Sebring 1996–1997

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l v6 engines, the throttle control cable can fray causing the throttle to bind or stick.

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

  Remedy: 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.

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• 00V421002Dec 18, 2000393,796 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Chrysler Sebring 1995–2000, Dodge Avenger 1995–2000, Eagle Talon 1995–1998

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

  Remedy: 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…

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• 99V066003Apr 5, 1999165,857 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Chrysler Sebring 1995–1996, Eagle Talon 1995–1996, Dodge Avenger 1995–1996

  Reported issue: 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.

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

  Remedy: 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.

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• 98V183000Aug 6, 1998685,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
  Covers: Chrysler Sebring 1996–1998, Cirrus 1995–1998, Dodge Stratus 1995–1998 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 97V201000Nov 13, 1997599,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Chrysler Sebring 1995–1997, Cirrus 1995–1997, Dodge Stratus 1995–1997 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.

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

  Remedy: 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.

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• 97V015000Feb 10, 199739,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
  Covers: Chrysler Sebring 1996

  Reported issue: The electrical contacts in the power mirror switch can accumulate road salt due to water entering into the switch.

  Possible consequence: This can result in a high resistance short circuit and possibly cause a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the power mirror switch with a newly designed switch.

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• 96V123000Jul 2, 199622,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
  Covers: Chrysler Sebring 1996

  Reported issue: The power brake booster vacuum hose was improperly installed on the intake manifold vacuum nipple.

  Possible 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.

  Remedy: Dealers will fully install the intake manifold vacuum hose to the vacuum nipple on the intake manifold.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE02082Safety belt cinching latch plateClosed · Nov 6, 2002
• EA98014Automatic transaxle ignition interlockClosed · May 29, 1998
• EA97025Convertible top cover disengagementClosed · Nov 24, 1997
• PE97029Convertible top cover disengagementClosed · Jun 17, 1997

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