| Issue ID | 709782 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10256321 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 16/12/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle failed. The driver was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road, but it would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and inspected by a technician, who stated that the motor failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they determined that a tear down had to be done to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was inspected and it was determined that there was engine sludge. The cost for the repair would be $7,800. The manufacturer advised her to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for further inspection. The vehicle was inspected and it was determined that because there was engine sludge, no compensation would be provided. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 86,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEVILLE ISLAND , PA |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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