| Issue ID | 628909 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10189822 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 04/05/07 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Problems with the front end, steering. It locks up and becomes very tight then very loose. I was told possibly rack-and-pinion by a mechanic. After looking at these complaints on the web site, i'm afraid to drive it. I have 2002 sebring w/87,000 miles. I will have it checked out monday for sure. How do i get chrysler to fix this? *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TEGA CAY, SC |
| 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 | 05/03/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| 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 | FORT MILL CJD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | FORT MILL |
| Dealer's state code | SC |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 29708 |