NHTSA Campaign #99I004000 · Action EA97025

1996–1999 Chrysler Sebring Recall

Structure: Body: Roof And Pillars

Issued June 5, 1999 · Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Affected model years
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Vehicles affected
175,000
Report received
June 5, 1999

Summary

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY, IT CAN SEPARATE UNEXPECTEDLY FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING.

Consequence

IF THE COVER SEPARATES WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL RECEIVE AN IMPROVED CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER INSTRUCTION LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Notes

DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION TO SEND INSTRUCTION LABELS TO OWNERS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

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