| Issue ID | 523517 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10107230 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 11/01/05 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A knocking noise started coming from the front of the vehicle while driving. The driver noticed, while steering,that steering wheel failed to turned on its own. The driver was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced due to solenoid switch. *ak |
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| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NAUVOO, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1C3EL56R02NXXXXXX |
| 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? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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