NHTSA Recall # | 74684 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08V152000 |
MFG Compaign # | H07 |
Manufacturer | CHRYSLER LLC |
Supplier | CHRYSLER |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | SEBRING |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Date of notification | 15/04/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 07/03/06 |
End date of manufacturing | 24/01/08 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/04/08 |
Report created | 02/04/08 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 180963 |
Defect summary | Chrysler is recalling 180,963 my 2007-2008 sebring and dodge avenger vehicles equipped with a standard tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). Unused electrical connectors for the tpms may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling. |
Consequence summary | Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning. |
Corrective action | Dealers will seal the wires for the tpms free of charge. The recall began on april 15, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
Recall notes | Chrysler recall no. H07. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |