1998–1999 Chrysler Sebring Recall
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Issued May 7, 2001 · Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Affected model years
- 1998, 1999
- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Vehicles affected
- 9,800
- Report received
- May 7, 2001
Summary
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1998-1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI LIMITED CONVERTIBLES. THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT RETAINING PIN COULD SNAG AND/OR FRAY THE EDGE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT.
Consequence
THIS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT AND RETAINING PIN. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT FLOOR MATS WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT, RETAINING PIN, E-CLIP AND THE FRONT FLOOR MATS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.