NHTSA Recall # | 73228 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 07V473000 |
MFG Compaign # | G39 |
Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Supplier | CHRYSLER |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | SEBRING |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADI |
Date of notification | 19/11/07 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/03/06 |
End date of manufacturing | 27/07/07 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/10/07 |
Report created | 10/10/07 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 102042 |
Defect summary | On certain vehicles equipped with 2. 4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector. |
Consequence summary | This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
Recall notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. G39. 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. |