1998 Chrysler Sebring Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1998 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.

• 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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• 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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• 98V045002Mar 3, 199827,527 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Chrysler Sebring 1998, Dodge Avenger 1998, Eagle Talon 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.

  Possible consequence: The throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE02082Safety belt cinching latch plateClosed · Nov 6, 2002
• PE00007Door panel/garnish separationClosed · Feb 2, 2000

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