Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
What Happened
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.
Show original NHTSA language
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.
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