| Issue ID | 1465760 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11092498 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 03/05/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 25 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized and caused the vehicle to crash into a concrete divider. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was not sure if a police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 107000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEWARK, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1C3EL46R22NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| 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 | 25 |
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