Recall 02V186000: 1996–1997 Chrysler Sebring

Report received

Jul 8, 2002

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

88,000vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Chrysler Sebring343 complaints
• 1997 Chrysler Sebring210 complaints