1998 Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger and others recall: vehicle speed control
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on March 3, 1998. It covers about 27,527 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 27,527
- reported
- Mar 3, 1998
- owners notified
- Apr 8, 1998
- related complaints
- 29
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.
- Risk
- The throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.
Recall number 98V045002
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Sebring 1998 1998
- Dodge Avenger 1998 1998
- Eagle Talon 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 98V045002
Is there a recall on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger and others vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 98V045002, reported on March 3, 1998, covers about 27,527 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V045002?
Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.
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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