| Issue ID | 563079 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10138117 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 23/09/05 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | dt:contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving.. Upon taking the engine apart and inspecting it, the service dealer stated that there was a buildup of sludge in the engine. The dealer suggested the contact replace the engine. The manufacturer needed to see the oil change receipts. The consumer sent the invoices to the manufacturer. The consumer did not know what the manufacturer or service dealer was going to do about the problem. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MANAPOLIS, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1C3EL55R92NXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 24/05/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | TATE DODGE CHRYSLER ANAPOLIS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 410-269-3383 |
| Dealer's city | ANAPOLIS |
| Dealer's state code | MD |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 21401 |