ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
In your vehicle, the radiator is the part that helps keep your engine cool. In certain 2.4L engine models, a problem can cause engine coolant to leak into the electrical connections of the radiator fan.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could cause a short-circuit that leads to a fire in the engine compartment. This could burn your hand or damage your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your dealership will inspect the connections, install a protective cover, and replace the faulty fan motor at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible and contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403 if you have any questions.
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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 fuel tank straps might not be holding it in place properly due to a manufacturing issue, which could cause the tank to leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If your fuel tank leaks and there's an ignition source nearby, it could catch fire, causing damage to your vehicle and potentially putting you at risk.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is a free fix! Your dealership will replace the faulty fuel tank retention straps at no cost to you, starting in October 2007.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD SEPARATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Your vehicle's front seat sensors for the airbag system might not be working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is in a crash, this could lead to a higher risk of injury to you and your front seat passengers.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will inspect and replace the front seat sensors at no cost to you, starting from June 18, 2007. You can contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403 for more information.
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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 in your Sebring or Avenger handles the signals from your tire pressure monitoring system. In some 2007-2008 models, unused electrical connectors for this system can corrode and short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring shorts, it could cause your engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will seal the wires to prevent corrosion and shorts, and this service is completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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 cable that keeps your front door closed might not be properly connected. This can cause the door latch to stick or lock up completely.
Risk if Unfixed
If your front door is unlatched while driving, a passenger could fall out or be ejected in a crash, putting them at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will add a safety feature to both front doors to prevent this issue – it's free, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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.
The mechanism that keeps your front doors closed is called the door latch. In some cases, the cable that helps it work might come loose, causing the door to stick open and not lock properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the door doesn't lock, an unbuckled passenger could be thrown out of the vehicle, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will add a safety feature to both front doors to prevent the latch cable from coming loose, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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.
