I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE STREET AT ABOUT 30 OR LESS MPH. I HAD JUST PICKED UP MY BABIES FROM SCHOOL AND THE TIRE CAME COMPLETELY OFF OF MY CAR . WE FELL TO THE GROUND VERY HARD STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD THE WHOLE ARM THAT HOLDS MY TIRE ON OR THE FRONT END BALL JOINTS CAME OFF AS WELL . THEIR WAS NO WARNING SIGNS THE…
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I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE STREET AT ABOUT 30 OR LESS MPH. I HAD JUST PICKED UP MY BABIES FROM SCHOOL AND THE TIRE CAME COMPLETELY OFF OF MY CAR . WE FELL TO THE GROUND VERY HARD STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD THE WHOLE ARM THAT HOLDS MY TIRE ON OR THE FRONT END BALL JOINTS CAME OFF AS WELL . THEIR WAS NO WARNING SIGNS THE TIRE AND ALL OF ITS PARTS CAME APART SOME HOW . *TR
NHTSA ODI #10432734
24,000 miles · Jan 8, 2004
Wheels
VEHICLE HAD SEVERAL FLAT TIRES. THIS WAS DUE TO POOR SEALANT OF THE ALUMINUM RIMS AT THE FACTORY, CAUSING AIR TO LEAK OUT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10053651
84,000 miles · Jan 7, 2004
Wheels
ON DECEMBER 18,2003 , ONE THE WHEELS (RIMS) ON MY WIFE'S CAR BENT AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO DEFLATE VERY REPIDLY AND ALMOST CAUSED HER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IN 2002 THE SAME THING HAD HAPPENED WITH ANOTHER OF THE WHEELS.*AK THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AFTER THE 2003 INCIDENT. WHILE HAVING THE WHEEL REPLACED IT …
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ON DECEMBER 18,2003 , ONE THE WHEELS (RIMS) ON MY WIFE'S CAR BENT AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO DEFLATE VERY REPIDLY AND ALMOST CAUSED HER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IN 2002 THE SAME THING HAD HAPPENED WITH ANOTHER OF THE WHEELS.*AK THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AFTER THE 2003 INCIDENT. WHILE HAVING THE WHEEL REPLACED IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT TWO OTHER WHEELS WERE BEND AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. MY WIFE FOUND OUT FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS AT THE TIRE PLACE THAT SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAD THE SAME BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THE SAME TYPE SEBRING. I CALLED CHRSYLER AND THEY INSISTED THEY HAD NEVER HAD SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, BUT I KNOW OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS COMPENSATED FOR HIS WHEELS. MY COMPLAINT IS SO THAT IT MAY BE NOTED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WHEELS ON 1999 SEBRINGS. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM IN THE METAL ALLOY USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE WHEELS.
NHTSA ODI #10052612
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 2003
Wheels
PLEASE ADD VIN# TO COMPLAINT I FILED EARLIER. I WOULD APPRECIATE A REPLY FROM YOU. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, AND IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE HAS A BLOWOUT AND A MAJOR WRECK. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO RECALL THESE WHEELS, AND I BELIEVE THEY KNOW IT BUT ARE IGNORING THE CUSTOMERS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10028382
Mileage unknown · Jun 30, 2003
Wheels
WHEELS ON THIS CAR ARE TOO SOFT AND BEND EASILY. WHEN BENT BADLY ENOUGH, THEY LOSE THE SEAL ON THE TIRE AND CAUSE A BLOWOUT. SO FAR I'VE HAD 9 WHEELS FAIL, WITH ONE BLOWOUT, 5 FLAT TIRES. MY TIRE DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS THE #1 REPLACED WHEEL IN THE NATION, WITH #2 VERY FAR BEHIND. CHRYSLER AND THEIR DEALER BOTH REFUSE ANY AS…
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WHEELS ON THIS CAR ARE TOO SOFT AND BEND EASILY. WHEN BENT BADLY ENOUGH, THEY LOSE THE SEAL ON THE TIRE AND CAUSE A BLOWOUT. SO FAR I'VE HAD 9 WHEELS FAIL, WITH ONE BLOWOUT, 5 FLAT TIRES. MY TIRE DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS THE #1 REPLACED WHEEL IN THE NATION, WITH #2 VERY FAR BEHIND. CHRYSLER AND THEIR DEALER BOTH REFUSE ANY ASSISTANCE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10025190
42,000 miles · Apr 29, 2003
Wheels
I HAVE REPLACED 8 TIRES SO FAR IN THE 7 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR...3 LOCAL MECHANICS BLAME PROBLEM ON SOFT ALUMINUM WHEELS OR MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN WHEELS (TIRES ARE NOT TO BLAME). *JB
NHTSA ODI #10016671
77,000 miles · Jan 10, 2003
Wheels
THE RIMS ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING BEND VERY EASY. I HAVE HAD 2 BLOWOUTS AND 5 FLAT TIRES BECAUSE OF THIS. BEFORE THIS CAR I NEVER HAVE HAD ANY BLOWOUTS. THE RIMS ARE DEFECTIVE IS WHAT A MECHANIC SAID ABOUT THESE.
NHTSA ODI #10000927
Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 2001
Wheels
WAS HAVING TIRES ROTATED WHEN MECHANIC NOTICED LEFT FRONT RIMS WERE BENT. WAS INFORMED NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE, AND HAVE RIMS REPLACED. A FEW MONTHS LATER, HAD NOTICED REAR RIMS WERE BENT LIKE FRONT RIMS HAD BEEN.*AK *SLC
NHTSA ODI #898475
Mileage unknown · Jul 4, 2001
TiresWheels
TIRES LOOSE AIR DUE TO RIM LEAKS. SNOW TIRES LOST AIR AS WELL AS ALL SEASONS. BEAD AREA HAS BEEN CLEANED, THIS DID NOT HELP. TIRE DEALER STATES THAT THE LEAK IS IN 2 RIMS. IE: BAD WELD.*AK (TIRESIZE: 205-65-15)
NHTSA ODI #747853
Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2001
Wheels
RIMS ON VEHICLE BENT VERY EASILY. WHEN RIMS BENT, IT CAUSED BEAD BETWEEN RIM AND TIRE TO SEPARATE/ TIRES STARTED TO LOSE AIR, AND GO FLAT. WHEN CONTACTING DEALER, DEALER MELTED AND RESHAPED RIMS, INCLUDING TWO THAT WHERE MELTED AND RESHAPED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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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
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