CHRYSLER SEBRING 1998: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01I012000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | SEBRING | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-08-08 | 2001-07-05 | 2002-01-07 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9800
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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: 1998-1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI LIMITED CONVERTIBLES. THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT RETAINING PIN COULD SNAG AND/OR FRAY THE EDGE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT.
THIS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT AND RETAINING PIN. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT FLOOR MATS WILL BE REPLACED.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT,RETAINING PIN, E-CLIP AND THE FRONT FLOOR MATS.OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
