NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA98014

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK: Power Train

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Recall #98V183000

1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING -- Alleged failure of the automatic transaxle ignition interlock system that either allows the ignition key to be removed when the transmission gear selector is not in the "park" position and the transmission gear selector to be shifted when the ignition key is removed or prevents theignition key from being removed when the transmission gear selector is in the "park," or any other, position. Investigation was initiated on May 29 1998. Closed on September 14 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA98014 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE02082

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE: Seat Belts

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING -- There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, ODI found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. Additionally, the report rate is low (1.60/100K).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of Agency resources to this issue is unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation is being closed. Investigation was initiated on November 06 2002. Closed on April 23 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02082 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97025

CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER DISENGAGEMENT: Structure

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Recall #99I004000

1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING -- Alleged that the convertible top cover may disengage from the subject vehicles while driving. Investigation was initiated on November 24 1997. Closed on November 17 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97025 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE97029

CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER DISENGAGEMENT: Structure

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING -- ODI has received three reports alleging disengagement of the convertible top cover from the subject vehicles while driving. Investigation was initiated on June 17 1997. Closed on November 24 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE97029 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ00015

LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT: Suspension**

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Recall #99V066004

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on August 02 2000. Closed on April 20 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ00015 »