2000-2005 Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus and others recall: inflator module

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 2, 2015. It covers about 443,442 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 443,442
reported: Jun 2, 2015
owners notified: Jul 20, 2015
related complaints: 250

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

Recall number 15V338000

Affected vehicles

Chrysler Sebring 2001-2005 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Dodge Stratus 2001-2005 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2001-2005 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 250 complaints about airbags problems.

2002 Chrysler Sebring 2004 Chrysler Sebring 2005 Chrysler Sebring 2002 Dodge Stratus 2003 Dodge Stratus 2004 Dodge Stratus 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Questions about recall 15V338000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2005 Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 15V338000, reported on June 2, 2015, covers about 443,442 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V338000?

MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

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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