| Issue ID | 513317 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10098651 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 10/11/04 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Airbag/clock spring broke while making a right hand turn into a parking space. This failure made the airbag light come on and the steering to make a clicking sound while turning. I contacted the selling dealership and was advised to bring the car in as soon as i could. The airbag could deploy on it's own or may not deploy in case of a collision. I took the car to the dealership for repairs. I found technical service bulletin #0801001 and #1900702 pertaining to this problem and notified the dealership. The dealership repaired the car which i purchased new less than 2 years ago, but is out of warranty because of mileage. I was charged for the repairs. I think a safety issue, such as this, which is known about, should be covered under policy by the manufacturer. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44050 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | THAXTON, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1C3EL46412NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 19/02/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | FULTON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Dealer's telephone number | 540-345-9881 |
| Dealer's city | ROANOKE |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 24014 |