The 2001 Chrysler Sebring has 8 recalls, the most serious being three separate fire risks: automatic transmission fluid leaking onto hot exhaust components, a deteriorating fuel return hose that can leak fuel, and a crankshaft position sensor wiring harness that can wear through and cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.
Several recalls involve the front passenger airbag. When the airbag deploys, it can strike the sun visor if it is in the down position, knocking it loose and sending it toward an occupant. A related recall covers vehicles where a prior repair for this same issue was completed using an incorrect part, meaning the problem may not have been resolved. There is also a separate concern where the airbag module itself may not hold its door in place during deployment, allowing the door to break free and strike an occupant in a crash.
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.
