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2007 Chrysler Sebring recall: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on December 29, 2006. It covers about 6,086 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,086
reported
Dec 29, 2006
owners notified
Jan 2, 2007
related complaints
11

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system

What is wrong
On certain vehicles equipped with automatic temperature control (atc) only, the software programmed into the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module may cause the windshield defrosting and defogging functions to become inoperative.
Risk
This can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions and result in a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the HVAC module. The recall began on january 2, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 06V494000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about visibility problems.

2007 Chrysler Sebring

Questions about recall 06V494000

Is there a recall on the 2007 Chrysler Sebring defroster/defogger/hvac system?

Yes. Recall 06V494000, reported on December 29, 2006, covers about 6,086 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V494000?

Dealers will reprogram the HVAC module. The recall began on january 2, 2007. Owners may 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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