| Make : CHRYSLER | Model : SEBRING | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19950815 - 19950815 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V015000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970221 | Date Received by ODI: 19970210 | Date Added to Database: 19970226 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 39000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH CAN ACCUMULATE ROAD SALT DUE TO WATER ENTERING INTO THE SWITCH. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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