2001 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus recall: cooling unit and lines
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on January 16, 2001. It covers about 28,439 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 28,439
- reported
- Jan 16, 2001
- owners notified
- Apr 9, 2001
- related complaints
- 40
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
- Risk
- Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V011002
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Sebring 2001 2001
- Dodge Stratus 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 40 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 01V011002
Is there a recall on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus cooling unit and lines?
Yes. Recall 01V011002, reported on January 16, 2001, covers about 28,439 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V011002?
Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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