NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA98014

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK: Power Train

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Recall #98V183000

1997 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

1997 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 #EA99028

STEERING SHAFT BINDING: Steering

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Recall #01I012000

1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING -- Alleged that the floor mat material becomes entangled int he steering column, resulting in a steering impediment Investigation was initiated on September 10 1999. Closed on July 26 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99028 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE99030

STEERING SHAFT BINDING: Steering

CLOSED

no recall issued

1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING -- Alleged that the carpeting interferes with steering column, resulting in a loss of steering Investigation was initiated on May 03 1999. Closed on September 10 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99030 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97025

CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER DISENGAGEMENT: Structure

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Recall #99I004000

1997 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 »