Recall 97V-015
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1996 Chrysler Sebring: Visibility (rearview mirrors/devices).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-015
- Reported
- February 10, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 39,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The electrical contacts in the power mirror switch can accumulate road salt due to water entering into the switch.
The risk
This can result in a high resistance short circuit and possibly cause a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the power mirror switch with a newly designed switch.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin late february 1997. Notes: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 chrysler at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Sebring 1996