ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The radiator in your vehicle is a critical part that helps keep your engine cool. In some 2.4L engine models, coolant can seep into a sensitive electrical connector near the fan.
Risk if Unfixed
This could cause a short circuit, which could spark an engine compartment fire while your car is running.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the connector, add a protective cover, and replace the fan motor with a new one – all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module might have a software problem that could cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain stops.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle and crash without warning, which could be very serious.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership to have the ABS electronic control unit reprogrammed for free. This fix is already available, and you can contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403 if you have any questions.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The sensors in your front seat tracks are like eyes that help your airbags deploy in a crash. They're supposed to tell the airbags when you're sitting in the right position, so they can inflate properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If these sensors fail, your airbags might not work as well as they should in a crash. This could put you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check and replace these sensors for you, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your airbags work as intended.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The wiring system in your Sebring or Avenger is where the tire pressure monitoring system lives. There are some unused wires that could corrode and cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If these wires corrode, your engine could stall without warning, which could cause a crash. You might not get any warning lights or signals before it happens.
Free Fix
Your dealer will seal the wires to prevent corrosion, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule it right away when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Your vehicle's automatic temperature control system might not work correctly, especially when trying to defog or defrost your windshield.
Risk if Unfixed
This could make it harder to see the road when driving in certain conditions, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your local dealership will update the software in your vehicle's heating and air system for free, starting on January 2, 2007.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) ONLY, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MODULE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CAN DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE HVAC MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The latch system on your doors is a mechanism that keeps your doors closed and secure. In some cases, the cable inside the latch can come loose, causing the door to stick or not lock properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your door latch isn't working correctly, you're at risk of an unbelted passenger falling out of the vehicle while driving or being ejected in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealership will add an extra safety feature to both of your front doors, free of charge. This will ensure your doors lock and unlock reliably, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR CAN RESULT IN AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR BEING EJECTED IN A CRASH, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS ACTION WILL SUPERSEDE AND EXPAND A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-104). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Your vehicle's hood latch striker may break, allowing the hood to open while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hood opens while driving, you could be in a crash without warning, which could cause serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! Dealers will replace the hood latch striker at no cost to you, starting November 27, 2006. You can also contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE HOOD OPENS WHILE DRIVING, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH STRIKERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
