| Issue ID | 660572 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10215947 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 13/01/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine failure. While driving west on hillsborough avenue in tampa, fl, the engine suddenly cut out. This is a 55 mph road -- in some parts 60. Husband was able to steer us off the road into a target parking lot. The car is still at the shop while we wrestle with the warranty company over them replacing a sludged engine. Had problems with timing belt screaming if the outside temperature is over 65 degrees for over a year. Had this replaced on first incident -- still screams. Since having it replaced the fan now only works on "high". |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TAMPA, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 31/07/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | ERNIE HAIRE FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 813-840-3981 |
| Dealer's city | TAMPA |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33612 |