CHRYSLER SEBRING 1996: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V015000
Make | Model | Year |
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CHRYSLER | SEBRING | 1996 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
1997-02-21 | 1997-02-10 | 1997-02-26 |
Production Dates: 1995-08-15 - 1995-08-15
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH CAN ACCUMULATE ROAD SALT DUE TO WATER ENTERING INTO THE SWITCH.
THIS CAN RESULT IN A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
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 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.