Investigation PE02082: 1995–2003 Chrysler Sebring

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Nov 6, 2002

Closed

Apr 23, 2003

Model years

1995–2003

Subject

Safety belt cinching latch plate

Component: Seat belts

Summary

There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. Additionally, the report rate is low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue is unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation is being closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2003 Chrysler Sebring42 complaints
• 2002 Chrysler Sebring210 complaints
• 2001 Chrysler Sebring242 complaints
• 2000 Chrysler Sebring93 complaints
• 1999 Chrysler Sebring172 complaints
• 1998 Chrysler Sebring267 complaints
• 1997 Chrysler Sebring210 complaints
• 1996 Chrysler Sebring343 complaints
• 1995 Chrysler Sebring132 complaints