| Issue ID | 620623 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10183549 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 12/02/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact called regarding the 2002 chrysler sebring. While driving at 60 mph the driver heard a loud noise and the vehicle started to vibrate near her feet. The contact heard a loud pop and saw smoke coming from under the hood. The contact immediately stopped the vehicle and towed it to a repair shop. The failure mileage was 131,164. The mechanics diagnosis stated that the engine needed to be replaced. Chrysler refused to authorize the engine repairs. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 131164 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHEPHARDSVILLE, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1C3EL46R32NXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/07/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| 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 | 44 AUTO MART |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SHEPARDSVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | KY |
| Dealer's ZIP code |