ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
There's a problem with the radiator assembly in your vehicle's cooling system. The engine coolant might get into the fan motor's electrical connector.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could cause a short circuit, leading to a fire in the engine compartment. This is a serious situation that needs to be addressed.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will inspect the connector, add a protective layer to the wiring, and replace the fan motor 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.
Your vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) has a potential electrical issue with the wiring. Unsealed wires may corrode and cause problems with the TPMS or other systems like cruise control or remote start.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring problem isn't fixed, your engine could stall without warning, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will seal the TPMS wires for free. This is a free repair, and you can contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule an appointment starting April 15, 2008.
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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.
There's a problem with the way the front doors latch on your vehicle. The cable that connects the door latch to the interior handle might come loose, causing the latch to get stuck or not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your door isn't latched properly, a person in the front seat might fall out of the car while driving or be thrown out in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will add a safety feature to both front doors to prevent this from happening. This service is free, and it's a follow-up to a previous recall from 2007. You can contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the repair.
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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.
Your vehicle's front door latch cable might not be securely attached, causing the door to stick in the open position.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is in a severe crash, a door could open and an unbuckled passenger could be ejected, leading to injuries.
Free Fix
The dealership will add a free feature to your door to prevent the latch cable from coming loose, and this will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURED TO THE STRIKER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE POSSIBILITY OF A DOOR OPENING COULD CAUSE AN UNBELTED PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Original — Remedy
THIS ACTION IS SUPERSEDED (PLEASE SEE 07-V414.) DEALERS WILL ADD FREE OF CHARGE A SECONDARY FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS TO PREVENT THE DOOR LATCH CABLE FERRULE FROM BECOMING UNSEATED AT THE INTERIOR FRONT DOOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
