CHRYSLER SEBRING 1996: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99I004000

Make Model Year
CHRYSLER SEBRING 1996
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1999-05-06 2000-02-17

Production Dates: 1995-01-01 - 1997-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 175000

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY, IT CAN SEPARATE UNEXPECTEDLY FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING.

Consequence

IF THE COVER SEPARATES WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL RECEIVE AN IMPROVED CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER INSTRUCTION LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Notes

DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION TO SEND INSTRUCTION LABELS TO OWNERS.OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.