1996-1997 Chrysler Sebring recall: vehicle speed control
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on July 8, 2002. It covers about 88,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 88,000
- reported
- Jul 8, 2002
- owners notified
- Aug 5, 2002
- related complaints
- 35
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l v6 engines, the throttle control cable can fray causing the throttle to bind or stick.
- Risk
- This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the throttle cable assembly. Owner notification began august 5, 2002. 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 02V186000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Sebring 1996-1997 19961997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 35 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 02V186000
Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Chrysler Sebring vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 02V186000, reported on July 8, 2002, covers about 88,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V186000?
Dealers will replace the throttle cable assembly. Owner notification began august 5, 2002. 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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