The 2001 Chrysler Sebring has 8 recalls, the most serious being fuel and transmission fluid leaks that can reach hot engine components and start a fire, along with a crankshaft position sensor wiring issue that can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.
The fuel system concern involves a return hose that can deteriorate over time and leak fuel near hot surfaces. On the drivetrain side, automatic transmission cooler hoses can also degrade and drip fluid onto a hot exhaust pipe, creating a fire risk. Separately from the fuel concerns, a wiring harness running near the crankshaft position sensor can wear through its insulation where it contacts a heat shield, grounding out the circuit and cutting engine power while driving.
Several recalls address the passenger-side airbag and cabin hardware. When the passenger airbag deploys in a crash, it can strike the sun visor if the visor is in the down position, knocking it off its mounting bracket and sending it into the cabin where it can hit an occupant. Prior repair attempts for this issue on some vehicles used an incorrect replacement part, meaning the risk was not fully resolved for those cars. There is also a separate airbag door concern: on certain vehicles, the passenger airbag module may not hold its door in place during a deployment, allowing the door panel to fly free and strike someone in the cabin. These airbag-related recalls primarily affect two-door coupe models, and some are tied to vehicles with beige interiors.
At a glance
What can fail
In a frontal collision, the front passenger airbag may strike the sun visor if it's down, causing it to detach from its bracket and potentially hit an occupant.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a tether strap on the passenger sun visor to keep it secure during airbag deployment.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger sun visor may detach during a frontal airbag deployment if the visor is folded down, because an incorrect part was installed during a prior repair.
What the fix does
Dealers will install the correct tether strap to secure the passenger sun visor at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When the front passenger airbag deploys during a collision, it may hit the sun visor if it's down, causing it to detach from its bracket and potentially strike an occupant.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a tether strap on the passenger sun visor to secure it in place.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side sun visor may detach if folded down and the front air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a tether strap to the passenger sun visor to keep it in place.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Automatic transmission cooler hoses may have insufficient wall thickness. Over time they can deteriorate and leak fluid, which could contact a hot exhaust pipe and cause a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission oil cooler hose assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The crankshaft position sensor wiring harness may rub against a protective shield, wearing through the insulation and causing an electrical short. This can make the engine shut off unexpectedly.
What the fix does
The crankshaft position sensor wiring harness will be rerouted away from the protective shield.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel return hose may lack proper ozone protection, causing it to deteriorate faster than normal and potentially leak fuel over time.
What the fix does
The dealer will check the hose's date code and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side air bag door may separate from its module during deployment. While the air bag itself functions normally, a loose door could injure an occupant.
What the fix does
The passenger side air bag module will be replaced with a corrected unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
