| Issue ID | 599536 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10166101 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 21/08/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the engine made a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to 3 different dealerships. The first dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The second dealership was to duplicate the problem, but did not feel repairs were needed under the warranty. The third dealership was able to duplicate the problem, but the check engine light was illuminated and would not turn off. The third dealership replaced an unknown computer part and performed a tune up, but the check engine light was still illuminated and the knocking noise was still present. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COLUMBUS, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1C3EL56R92NXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 18/08/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | CARMAX NORCROSS |
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