TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT TEN MINUTES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, BUT IT DID NOT PROVIDE A READING. THE DEALER WAS ALSO UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAU…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT TEN MINUTES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, BUT IT DID NOT PROVIDE A READING. THE DEALER WAS ALSO UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY PERFORMED A TUNE UP ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE MECHANIC. A FUEL INJECTION SERVICE WAS PERFORMED, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE. SHE REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 06E088000, 06E091000, AND 07E055000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP), IN WHICH SHE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICES. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V421002 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT) AND TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, BUT NO REPAIR WAS EVER MADE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,922.
NHTSA ODI #10239276
Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 2000
Fuel System, Other
IMPROPER REGISTRATION OF FUEL GAUGE. FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS 1/4 FULL BUT TANK IS ACTUALLY EMPTY.
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.
Consequence & remedy
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 OF MOISTURE.
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 BREAK THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE SHIFTER.
Consequence & remedy
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
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.
PE00007 · Door Panel/garnish Separation
Opened Feb 2, 2000 · Closed Jul 18, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
ALLEGED THAT THE PLASTIC GARNISH PANELS MOUNTED ON DOORS DETACH FROM THEIR MOUNTINGS, SOMETIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION
EA99028 · Steering Shaft Binding
Opened Sep 10, 1999 · Closed Jul 26, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE99030 · Steering Shaft Binding
Opened May 3, 1999 · Closed Sep 10, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
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