Recall 02V-186
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1996 to 1997 Chrysler Sebring: Vehicle speed control.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-186
- Reported
- July 8, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 88,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l v6 engines, the throttle control cable can fray causing the throttle to bind or stick.
The risk
This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the throttle cable assembly. Owner notification began august 5, 2002. 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler recall no.b22.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Sebring 1996 to 1997