ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The radiator in your vehicle is attached to a fan that helps keep your engine cool. In some 2.4L engine models, coolant could seep into the fan's electrical connection.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could cause a short circuit and lead to a fire in the engine compartment. This is a serious situation that could damage your engine and potentially put you at risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the fan's electrical connection, add a protective covering, and replace the fan motor 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
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.
The front seat track position sensors in your vehicle are like tiny eyes that help your airbags deploy correctly in a crash. However, in some cases, these sensors might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If these sensors fail, the airbags might not deploy as they should, which could increase the risk of injury to you or your front seat passengers in a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will inspect and replace the faulty sensors with new ones, all at no charge to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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 tire pressure monitoring system in your Sebring or Avenger has a set of electrical connectors that can get corroded if not used. This can cause problems like a dead battery, a non-working cruise control, or a stalled engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires short circuit, your engine might stall without warning. This could cause a crash, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your authorized Chrysler dealer will seal the TPMS wires to prevent corrosion, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as soon as 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.
The latch on your vehicle's front doors is a mechanism that keeps your doors closed while driving. In some cases, a small cable inside the latch can become misaligned, causing the door to stick open or not lock properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your door isn't securely latched, someone in the front seat could get thrown out of the vehicle while you're driving or in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will add a safety feature to both front doors to ensure they stay securely closed, and this repair is completely free to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
