| Issue ID | 637285 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10197152 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 18/07/07 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear upper shock mounts broke. Made of allum. Why? Corrosion will happen if you install allum next to sheet metal, also they were not painted. The new ones are at least painted. It does not seem to me to be very smart to have allum. Mounts and unprotected. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AVON, IN |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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