| Issue ID | 505084 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10093041 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 31/08/04 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2002 chrysler sebring engine failed. Diagnosed as excessive oil sludge. Extended warranty and dealer denied claim due to inadequate oil changes. I bought car used in july, 2003. What happened: the car stopped after a loud tapping noise in the engine. I was driving in rush hour traffic when the car stopped in the middle of the street. I sent complaint letter sent to chrysler's ceo on 9/22/04. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SHARON HILL, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1C3EL46R12NXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/07/03 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| 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 | CONNICELLI/POTAMKIN |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SPRINGFIELD |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |