Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
00V278000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 05/08/2000 to 07/19/2000V (Vehicle)450401/22/2001MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/18/200009/22/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. through degradation of the bond between the silencer pad and a sheet metal panel (quarter inner upper), the pad may fall onto the map light located in the rear seating area near the c-pillar trim panel (lh and rh). this contact could cause the pad to melt, creating a hot smell and/or smoke during long periods of illumination.
Consequence SummarySmoke inhalation could be harmful to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove the insulation pad from behind both rear map lights.
NotesOwner notification began january 22, 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 1-800-9853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE
230200503/23/200510013712Convertible top wear. *sc04/25/2005
STRUCTURE - BODY
230320409/02/200410010491Power seat will not adjust. *tt11/29/2004
230120309/24/2004230390410002404Pop/clunk sound from front of vehicle. *tt this bulletin supersedes bulletin 23-012-03 dated 05/23/2004. *tt08/27/2003
230150106/29/2001621930Some vehicles may have a glovebox latch that exhibits a rattling condition or a loose lock cylinder. this bulletin involves replacing the glovebox latch assembly with a revised part. *tt10/05/2001
230170107/20/2001620936Subject regarding water leak information. *tt09/04/2001
230030102/02/2001619123This bulletin states that all factory installed equipment, such as a sunroof, meet the upper interior head protection requirements of fmvss 201. *tt05/15/2001
23043012/15/2000616729Some vehicles may exhibit an itching type sound or light squeak that originates from the sunroof seal. sometimes this sound may seem like it is coming from the instrument panel or a pillar. *tt03/08/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
230010201/11/2002629159Subject regarding front door trim panel retention/warped along belt line condition. *tt03/27/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
05/01/201190000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. the contact stated the vehicle horn and the driver rear window failed. the horn does not sound, the window would not roll up or down. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnosed that located the failure at the window regulator and the horn wire. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. li
06/20/200210066808/04/2001
 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
09/25/20014
 Vehicle leaks water. mr where the a pillar molding meets the headliner above the consumes head. water dripped down on the consumers knee, control panel and the floors. the dealer has been unable to correct the leaking problem. *jb
04/14/200442800210/04/2001
 The passenger rear and front floor is completely soaked after driving in the rain. the service technician stated that there is a leak in both the front and rear doors. at the same time, the heater/ac fan does not work. it will only be on when the selector is turned to 4, otherwise it is off. technican says the resistor is blown.
02/04/20011002
 When i purchased the car brand new, the sunvisor on top was loose, the dealership said it was fine, then a couple of days later i noticed it was coming off more. they did fix this then i reported that the keyless entry remote did not work . i went there on three occasions for approximately 5 hours total to have this fixed, they did fix and now it does not work again. i am also hearing a water swishing sound when i start the car and when driving mostly in center of car, but can be heard in all area including when i step on and off the brake. i went to the dealership and saw three sales people and they could not help me and told me to come back on monday. they were very rude and would not even offer a suggestion about the problem i was having. this is a brand new car and costing more than 23,000 dollars, should i have all these problems already. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****741071
09/01/20027980609/22/2001
 After it rained, water collected in a puddle on the back interior floorboard. the dealer previously suspected the water came from the door seals and replaced them, however the leak resurfaced and it did not come from door seals. consumer believed the leak came from the chassis. *jb other problems are as followed: cd player malfunctioned, a/c unit failed and was repaired two times, the door panel was replaced, the steering column was replaced/squealed when turned/repair kit was installed/clockspring was replaced, the vehicle wouldn't start, there were electrical problems, a loud sound had come from the brakes, the window buttons were loose at the switch, and the engine cranked but did not start and was found to be flooded. scc
03/27/20015
 Vehicle was experiencing a problem with a humming noise. vehiclehas been into dealer shop on five occasions, and unable to locate problem.*ak *slc
STRUCTURE - BODY
02/28/2013
 I was going down 250 at 40 mph and a woman stopped in front of me not giving me enough time to stop and i rear-ended her. the front drivers side was smashed and the airbag did not deploy. i was taking to the emergency room with injury to my back and head.
06/15/201159000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. the contact stated after rainy weather conditions water would leak onto the front driver's side carpet. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the defect was related to the firewall seal. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
06/15/201159000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. the contact stated after rainy weather conditions water would leak onto the front driver's side carpet. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the defect was related to the firewall seal. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000. rvk
06/15/201159000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. the contact stated after raining weather conditions water would leak onto the front driver's side carpet. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the defect was related to the firewall seal. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000. js
11/01/20081
 When it rains the back floor board on passenger side will be filled up with water i mean a puddle of water cant seem to find a leak anywhere. *tr
07/03/2001507/03/2001
 When weather is hot vehicle starts making a creaking noise. also, it sounds as though noise is in structure of vehicle.*ak consumer states sound has been present in vehicle since day one, dealer has replaced the front and rear sway bar link, both bushings, left ball joint, steering gear, differential/transaxle, and now dealer feels the problem is with the exhaust pipe, while driving consumer would make frequent stop and go motions which would make the noise even worse, consumer thinks the problem seemed to be expanding steel when vehicle was hot, dealer listened to the noise through headphones and stated the noise was not coming from the suspension, since dealer can not fix problem, consumer has decided to go through arbitration. when air conditioner is on a loud humming noise can be heard through the vents. *slc
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
05/02/20031
 The inside door handle, where the chrome materials separated, cause cuts on the consumers finger every time the door was opened. the dealer was notified and notified the consumer that the warranty was expired. *nlm
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 The door panel separated from the door and caused injuries. *nlm
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 All four of the vehicles door handles started peeling which caused injury to the consumers hands. *nlm