Is the 2001 CHRYSLER Sebring safe to drive?

The 2001 CHRYSLER Sebring has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS recall for the 2001 CHRYSLER Sebring? (Campaign #00V278000)

A part called the silencer pad in your vehicle's underbody shields is at risk of falling and melting when it touches a nearby light, causing a strong smell and/or smoke. If this happens, you could breathe in the smoke, which could harm you and the people in your vehicle. The dealership will remove the insulation pad from behind both of your rear map lights at no cost to you.

NHTSA Campaign 00V278000 Recall Details

Component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

What Happened

A part called the silencer pad in your vehicle's underbody shields is at risk of falling and melting when it touches a nearby light, causing a strong smell and/or smoke.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, you could breathe in the smoke, which could harm you and the people in your vehicle.

Free Fix

The dealership will remove the insulation pad from behind both of your rear map lights at no cost to you.

Campaign 00V278000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Affected Vehicles