NHTSA Campaign 07V473000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Oct 10, 2007 · 102,042 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | SEBRING | 2007 | 102,042 |
| CHRYSLER | SEBRING | 2008 | 102,042 |
| DODGE | AVENGER | 2007 | 102,042 |
| DODGE | AVENGER | 2008 | 102,042 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V473000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.