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2001 CHRYSLER Sebring AIR BAGS Recalls

3 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #16V401000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
A faulty part in your vehicle's airbag system may not keep the passenger side sun visor in place when the airbag deploys.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sun visor breaks loose and hits you, you could be hurt.
Free Fix
Dealers will install a new part for free to keep the sun visor secure when the airbag deploys.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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High Priority #15V338000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty passenger side sun visor that can detach if the airbag deploys, and we need to fix it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sun visor detaches, it could fly back and cause injury to you or someone else in the vehicle.
Free Fix
We'll install a special strap to keep the sun visor in place, and it's completely free.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
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High Priority #00V306000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your passenger air bag has a faulty aluminum section that might not hold the air bag door in place during an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag door comes loose, it could hurt a person in the vehicle.
Free Fix
The dealership will fix this by replacing the passenger side air bag at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SECTIONS WHICH MAY NOT RETAIN THE AIR BAG DOOR DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT EVENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A SEPARATED AIR BAG DOOR COULD INJURE A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
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