Chrysler / Dodge recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
What could happen
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The fix
Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler Sebring 2001–2002
- Dodge Stratus 2001–2002
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V401000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 3, 2016
- Owners notified
- Sep 1, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16,315
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 29, 2000 to Jun 24, 2002
- Part
- Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Air bags Sep 15, 2016
- Chrysler / Dodge / Mitsubishi recall: Air bags Jun 2, 2015
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Air bags Jul 2, 2013
- Chrysler / Dodge recall: Steering Oct 7, 2010
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 11, 2010
- Chrysler / Dodge / Federal-Mogul and more recall: Suspension Dec 27, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.