| Issue ID | 1117870 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10641369 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 04/10/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I knew about an active recall on control arms for this make/model car, yet when i called the dealership they claimed my vin was not associated with any recalls. Soon after, my car started to make noise and the control arm/ball joint failed causing damage to my car while driving and almost causing accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TOLEDO, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1C3EL55R02NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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