| Issue ID | 732006 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10277923 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 15/07/09 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I want to submit a safety report on my 2002 chrysler sebring, lx... Trunk hydraulic hinges failure. On 15 jul 09, my wife took a solid blow from the trunk lid closing immediately after she open it to retrieve groceries from the trunk. I reported this incident to oliver c. Joseph chrysler, belleville, il parts department and they told me to send information to you all. My wife is still getting headaches from this blow to her head. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELLEVILLE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1C3EL46R12NXXXXXX |
| 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 | 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 | 0 |
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