Friday, April 4, 2008

CHRYSLER RECALLS CHRYSLER SEBRING, DODGE AVENGER

Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
CHRYSLER / SEBRING
2007-2008
DODGE / AVENGER
2007-2008
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC. Mfr's Report Date : APR 01, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V152000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 180963
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:
 ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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.
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