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2005 CHRYSLER Sebring

6 recalls Risk Grade: B- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #07E023000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder is a critical part of your brake system, responsible for sending brake fluid to your wheels. In some cases, the seal on your master cylinder can fail and start leaking brake fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the master cylinder seal fails, you could experience poor braking performance. This could lead to a situation where you're unable to stop your vehicle safely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your master cylinder will be repurchased by Cardone at no cost to you. You should contact Cardone at 1-800-777-4780 to initiate the process.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
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Critical #04V579000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's steering knuckle, which connects the steering wheel to the wheels, might have been damaged during manufacturing.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, this could cause the steering knuckle to break and separate, leading to a crash.
Free Fix
A free inspection and replacement of the right steering knuckle will be performed by your dealership, starting from December 27, 2004.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE COMPONENT MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD CAUSE THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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High Priority #15V338000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger side airbag inflator module is a critical safety component that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some 2000-2005 Eclipse, Sebring, and Stratus models, this module could fail, causing the airbag to deploy in a way that might detach the passenger side sun visor.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sun visor detaches and flies backward, you're at risk of getting hit by it, which could cause injury. In a crash, this could lead to serious harm.
Free Fix
Your dealer will secure the passenger sun visor with a tether strap, ensuring it stays in place during an airbag deployment. This repair is completely free of charge.
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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 #09E056000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Manufacturer
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE LLC
What Happened
The lower ball joint in your vehicle's front suspension is a crucial part that connects the control arm to the steering system. It's possible that the socket on your ball joint was made too hard, which could cause it to crack and the ball stud to separate.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ball stud separates, your control arm could collapse, and your wheel could fold in. This would make it hard to control your vehicle, and you could lose steering, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty ball joint with a new one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.
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High Priority #04V532000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The bolts that hold your rear seat belts in place on the left and right sides might not be tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, you might not be safely restrained, which could lead to injuries.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they'll inspect and tighten the affected bolts for free.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR OUTBOARD RETRACTOR AND TURNING LOOP BOLTS ON THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE AFFECTED FASTENERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Moderate #09E012000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
SABERSPORT
What Happened
The lamp assembly on your vehicle is the part that includes the headlights and turn signals. Sabersport made some of these assemblies without the required amber side reflectors, which helps other drivers see your turn signals.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle's lamp assembly is without amber side reflectors, other drivers may have trouble seeing your turn signals, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will give you a full refund for the non-compliant lamp assembly, and you should contact Sabersport at 1-909-598-7589 to arrange the refund.
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Original — What Happened
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Browse by Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other CHRYSLER Sebring Years

2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2010
3 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2004
7 recalls
2003
5 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2001
12 recalls
2000
6 recalls

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