Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V011002 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/2000 to 01/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 28439 | 04/09/2001 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/16/2001 | 01/17/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. owner notification began april 9, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0803006 | 08/25/2006 | 0803006A | 10021239 | Powertrain control module initialization. *kb | 03/23/2007 |
| 2100302 | 07/29/2002 | 635723 | This bulletin provides information about atf+4 usage. *tt | 10/30/2002 | |
| 2100601 | 03/16/2001 | 211699 | 621898 | Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj | 10/03/2001 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 0801505 | 03/02/2005 | 10013731 | Powertrain control module initialization. *sc | 04/26/2005 | |
| 974 | 03/01/2001 | 619131 | On certain vehicles, the transmission control (eatx) relay may not operate properly in cold temperatures. *tt | 05/15/2001 | |
| 01001 | 01/16/2001 | 618414 | Some vehicles may experience a no start condition in cold temperatures due to 5 volt regulator failure in the sbec pcm module. *jb | 04/12/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 0700400 | 01/12/2001 | 618394 | Information regarding transaxle cooler line splice kit. *jb | 04/12/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 00060 | 10/17/2000 | 618887 | Advance service information regarding automatic transaxle miss machined case. *tt | 05/07/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 05/14/2009 | 98000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring convertible. while driving 75 mph on the freeway, the engine shut off and the vehicle lost all power. the contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic. after inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic noticed sludge build-up. he also observed leaks in the head gasket and radiator, and engine and transmission failure. the contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because a crash could have occurred on the freeway. the current and failure mileages were 98,000. | |||
| 06/20/2002 | 10066 | 8 | 08/04/2001 |
| Consumer replaced rear defrost on chrysler sebring on numerous occasions. *ts the rear defroster does not work. the rear vision glass needed to be replaced. chrysler offered the consumer a 50/50 split. also the drivers side window rattled, red fluid was found in the consumer's driveway due to transmission pan and cooler line leakage, the convertible was leaking on the drivers side window area due to weather strip and there was a slow leak in the r/r tire due to a hole. *sc | |||
| 08/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| I am having issue with my transmission, (the electronic automatic transmission) part which i had an estimate of close to $2000 to be repaired. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/21/2010 | 208156 | ||
| When i park my car or stop at intersection it does not move when i give gas, i give more and more gas then car start moves.what could be the problem i don't know. dtc is p0007 showing transaxle. | |||
| 12/24/2008 | 1 | ||
| I purchased a 2001 chrysler sebring 5 years ago. nice looking car, but the engine is total junk. transmission leaks, leaks oil, power steering, massive vibration when at a stop, massive engine noise. engine is junk. had to trade in for a much better and reliable car. i will not purchase chrysler again. *tr | |||
| 10/11/2006 | 1 | 05/29/2001 | |
| Since i bought my vehicle in 2001 i had problems with my window, steering clicking, power train computer and transmission computer, tapping in the engine, engine failure, crankshaft, now servere knocking. i will not advice anyone to purchase a sebring from chysler. it's sad that chysler not helping correct the problems that their vehicle has. *nm | |||
| 11/08/2006 | 124666 | 1 | 09/14/2006 |
| Transmission went out with out warning. *jb | |||
| 12/10/2005 | 48300 | 1 | 05/02/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the highway at 35 mph the transmission failed. the independent repair shop determined there was a defective cushion spring. the stock replacement part provided by the manufacturer was at least five times heavier than the original part. the gauge of the original cushion spring was much less than the stock replacement part. as the cushion spring began to disintegrate the parts lodged in the pump gears, resulting in having to rebuild the transmission. *ak | |||
| 12/03/2004 | 63000 | 1 | 04/20/2001 |
| 2001 chrysler sebring coupe lxi needs rebuilt transmission at 63,000. the cost $2000.*ak | |||
| 06/05/2001 | 16 | 06/03/2001 | |
| Nary 05/21/2003 *mr the consumer experienced rear brake suspension, transmission slippage, rear window sealant loose, and steering problems. *cb | |||
| 07/28/2003 | 54000 | 1 | 05/26/2001 |
| Transmission failure on 2001 chrysler sebring 6 cyl-2.7 at 56k. i month prior dealership performed service to transmission and reported no problems. one month to date later trans needed replacement.*ak | |||
| 2 | 08/03/2001 | ||
| Consumer states that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the transmission exhibited a whining noise, dealer replaced with a new transmission, but new transmission slips during take off associated with hard shifting, jerking at 30 mph, and poor acceleration, dealer test drove vehicle, but is unable to find anything wrong. *tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 1 | ||
| S10 appropriate handling-letter from regarding 2001 chrysler sebring *tgw the consumer stated when he turned the steering wheel to the left or the right, he could hear a grinding sound. the dealer found the left lower ball joint was worn, which was the cause of the noise. also, the front struts, oil pan and cooler lines were all leaking, and the drive belts were cracked. the heating and air condition controls were not performing as designed. *jb | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 59000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was a puddle under the vehicle. the dealership determined the cooler hose needed to be replaced. there is a nhtsa recall, # 01v011002, regarding the transmission cooler hose. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 8/14/2006 - the wheel bearings were worn. *nm | |||
| 02/17/2006 | 96827 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked transmission fluid leaked from the under carriage of the vehicle causing it to smoke. the transmission hose and the solenoid pack were replaced. there is a nhtsa recall, # 01v011002, regarding the transmission lines. the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 3/20/2006 - *nm | |||
| 01/31/2004 | 58000 | 1 | 06/01/2001 |
| While driving and without warning transmission fluid leaked, making it hard for consumer to shift the gears. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *nm | |||
| 04/07/2003 | 36184 | 1 | |
| Our 2001 chrysler sebring has some transmission cooling lines that are deteriorated, first discovered with 36,184 miles. *nlm | |||
| 03/03/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall #01v011000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| An appointment was made to have recall 01v-011 performed but when the vehicle was taken to the dealer the parts were not available. nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/20/2008 | 1 | ||
| My son bought his fist car, a used 2001 chrysler sebring with the 2.7 engine. day two of driving the car he blew the motor. dealer says he can't find a replacement motor so i talked to my mechanic about it and he said the 2.7 chrysler motor has a problem with oil sludge that causes the motor to fail. it is a very common problem. now my son is making car payments on a car that isn't fixable. *tr | |||