Recall 00V-278
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2001 Chrysler Sebring and 1 other model: Structure (frame and members, underbody shields).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-278
- Reported
- September 18, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 4,504 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle 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.
The risk
Smoke inhalation could be harmful to vehicle occupants.
The fix
Dealers will remove the insulation pad from behind both rear map lights.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner 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-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Sebring 2001
- Dodge Stratus 2001