Chrysler Sebring convertible problems

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The Chrysler Sebring (/ˈsiːbrɪŋ/ SEE-bring) is a line of mid-size automobiles that was sold from 1995 through 2010 by Chrysler. Three generations of convertibles, two generations of sedans, and two generations of coupes were produced. Although the coupe shared the same name and some styling cues, it was mechanically unrelated to the other Sebring models.

The Sebring line was introduced in 1995 with the Chrysler Sebring coupe. It was the replacement for the Chrysler LeBaron coupe. In 1996 the convertible was introduced, replacing its LeBaron counterpart as well. For 2001, both body styles were redesigned and a sedan version was offered, replacing the Chrysler Cirrus. The coupe was discontinued after 2005 with no replacement model planned.

The redesigned sedan was introduced for 2007, and a convertible the following year. New options included all-wheel drive on sedans and an available retractable metal top for the convertible. All Sebring models were replaced by the Chrysler 200 for the 2011 model year.

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Common Chrysler Sebring convertible problems

The Chrysler Sebring convertible is known for several common problems that have been reported by owners. This article will discuss the following issues in detail:

Engine Sludge: Older Chrysler Sebring models, particularly the 2001 and 2002 models, had a chronic problem with oil leaks that resulted in engine sludge. This sludge caused complete engine failure, leading to expensive repairs.

These common problems with the Chrysler Sebring convertible can be frustrating for owners and can lead to expensive repairs. It is essential to be aware of these issues when purchasing a used Chrysler Sebring and to budget for potential repairs.

What year should I avoid Chrysler Sebring?

The Sebring has 3 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2001–2006).

Is the Chrysler Sebring a good car?

Playing in one of the most competitive segments of the automotive marketplace, the Chrysler Sebring is pitted against some of the best cars offered--period. Though handsomely styled for most of its tenure, the long-running Chrysler Sebring was never a very good car.

Do Chrysler Sebrings have transmission problems?

Common Chrysler Sebring 41TE Transmission Problems

Hard Shifting & Slipping: Two of the most common A604 transmission problems are slipping between the gears, or particularly hard shifts. There are a number of OE design flaws that cause these problems to occur.

How many miles can a Chrysler Sebring last?

Chrysler Sebring drivers typically report a maximum mileage in the 250,000 range. If you can find one in good condition, there's no reason you shouldn't be able to hit a quarter million miles. Higher numbers have been reported, but the really expensive repairs will start to mount past 250,000.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Chrysler Sebring convertible years

We have researched Chrysler problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Chrysler Sebring convertible cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Chrysler Sebring convertible model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Chrysler Sebring convertible model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Chrysler Sebring convertible years

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Chrysler Sebring convertible car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Chrysler Sebring convertible , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

Seat belts problems
Power train problems
Structure problems
Electrical system problems
Suspension problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Chrysler Sebring convertible vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Sebring convertible model years

A total of 15 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Sebring convertible model years

There were a total of 5 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Sebring convertible model years

There were a total of 22 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Sebring convertible model years

There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 221 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Chrysler Sebring convertible . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Chrysler Sebring convertible vehicles.

Latest 25 complaints

Chrysler Sebring convertible 1999

Date Of Incident: 2019-02-25
Date Complaint: 2019-03-05
VIN: 3C3EL45H2XT
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Summary: TAKATA RECALL. I AM HAVING SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM, AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF HAVING NO BRAKES. I HAVE NO TYPE OF BRAKES AT ALL. WHEN TAKEN OFF PARKING, EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR WILL BEGIN TO MOVE. THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON IN THESE CARS. THE FUEL PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED AS IT WAS LETTING LESS POWER GO THROUGH. THIS HAPPENS AS THE CAR SITS IN PARKING, AS WELL AS, WHEN DRIVING. ALSO, THE MECHANIC THAT LOOKED AT THE CAR SAID THAT THE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARDS. THE LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES, SOMETIMES RADIO WORKS, SOMETIMES, LIGHTS GET STUCK ON.

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 1999

Date Of Incident: 2018-11-08
Date Complaint: 2019-02-13
VIN: 3C3EL55H3XT
Components: SUSPENSION
Summary: DRIVING DOWN ROAD, AROUND 10 MILES A HOUR, THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT CLUNK ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND WOULD NOT MOVE. GOT OUT TO CHECK, AND THE ENTIRE PIECE THAT HOLDS THE TIRE ON WAS LAYING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TIRE RIM.

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 2000

Date Of Incident: 2017-07-03
Date Complaint: 2018-01-23
Number Of Injuries: 1
VIN: 3C3EL55H0YT
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON A QUITE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET BOTH AIR BAGS WENT OFF WITH NO ACCIDENT, BIG BUMPS OR DIPS OR ANY OTHER REASON. I HAVE PHOTOS BUT DO NOT KNOW HOW TO UP LOAD THEM. *DSY.

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 1999

Date Of Incident: 2017-08-25
Date Complaint: 2017-09-13
VIN: 3C3EL55H6XT
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 24, 1020 BELMONT ST, BROCKTON, MA, 02301) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE CAMSHAFT TIMING AND THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD TO WORK ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO ITS CONDITION. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000.

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 1999

Date Of Incident: 2017-06-06
Date Complaint: 2017-07-17
VIN: 3C3EL55H8XT
Components: SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Summary: CAR SHAKES AT 75 MILES PER HOUR..FROM THE FRONT END.

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 2000

Date Of Incident: 2017-02-11
Date Complaint: 2017-02-16
Crash: 1
VIN: 3C3EL55H0YT
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A CAR WASH, THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT WERE IT WAS AWAITING INSPECTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 05/16/17*LJ *CN

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 1998

Date Of Incident: 2017-02-01
Date Complaint: 2017-02-06
VIN: 3C3EL55HXWT
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK RECALL REPAIR HISTORY. *SMD THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW, IF THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED PROPERLY, DUE TO THE FACT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY PURCHASED AND THE RECALL WAS ISSUED IN 2005. *JB

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 2000

Date Of Incident: 2016-05-03
Date Complaint: 2016-05-04
Fire: 1
VIN: 3C3EL55HXYT
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RAIN EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 2000

Date Of Incident: 2016-02-21
Date Complaint: 2016-02-22
VIN: 3C3EL45H3YT
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: DRIVERS INBOARD SEAT BELT BROKE OFF WHEN MY SON TRIED TO BUCKLE UP IN THE DRIVEWAY. POTENTIALLY A FATAL SITUATION IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONNECTING CABLE FRAYED. IT WOULD NOT HAVE HELD IN ANY TYPE OF FORWARD ACCIDENT.

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 2000

Date Of Incident: 2015-10-23
Date Complaint: 2015-12-12
VIN: 3C3EL45H8YT
Components: TIRES
Summary: TOOK MY CAR IN 10/23/15 TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND WAS TOLD BY THE SHOP I NEEDED NEW TIRES THAT THEY WERE ALMOST BALD AND THE THREAD INDICATORS WERE SHOWING ON ALL 4. MY TIRES HAD ONLY 20K MILES ON THEM AND THE WARRANTY WAS FOR 60K MILES. SHOP SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT FALKEN TIRES AND CALL ME BACK. FALKEN JERKED THE SHOP AROUND FOR OVER A WEEK PASSING HIM FROM DEPT. TO DEPT. RED FLAG!!!! IN THE MEANTIME I CHECKED W/ SEVERAL OTHER SHOPS AND IN ONLINE FORUMS AND REVIEWS. ALL SAID THEY HAD THEY'RE TIRES WEAR OUT IN 6-8 MONTHS OR MORE. THE SHOPS SAID BECAUSE OF THE WEAR PROBLEMS THEY WOULDN'T SELL THEM AND FALKEN HAD SHORTENED THE WARRANTY TO 40K AND 5 YEARS. MANY SUBMITTED CLAIMS AND WERE DENIED 2 OR 3 TIMES. THE SHOP WAS TOLD BY FALKEN FOR ME TO BUY NEW TIRES AND THEY'D REIMBURSE ME IF THEY FOUND A PROBLEM W/ THE TIRES. AM DISABLED ON A FIXED INCOME AND CAN'T DO THIS. WHAT GOOD IS A WARRANTY IF THE COMPANY IS GOING TO IGNORE YOU? I DON'T TRUST FALKEN THE COMPANY OR THE BRAND BASED ON THEIR DECEPTION AND NOT RECALLING A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT BASED ON MANY MANY PROBLEMS. THESE ARE FALKEN ZIEX 912'S SIZE 205/65/R15. THINGS REMAIN RIGHT AT A STALEMATE, BUT I HAVE SENT A LETTER TO THE FALKEN CEO.

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 2000

Date Of Incident: 2014-07-28
Date Complaint: 2015-08-08
VIN: 3C3EL55H4YT
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: ALARM SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATE MULTIPLE TIMES AUTOMATICALLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARK. WHEN DRIVING, THE DOORS WILL LUCK AND UNLUCK MULTIPLE TIMES AND ALL THE INTERIORS LIGHTS WILL TURN ON AND OFF AT THE SAME TIME THE DOORS WILL LUCK AND UNLUCK.

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 2000

Date Of Incident: 2010-01-01
Date Complaint: 2015-07-27
VIN: 3C3EL55H1YT
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: THE SEATS BELTS WILL LOCK AND YOU CANNOT LOOSEN THEM. IF YOU ARE JUST ENTEREING THE CAR YOU CANNOT PUT THEM ON.

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 2000

Date Of Incident: 2015-03-18
Date Complaint: 2015-05-15
VIN: 3C3EL45H5YT
Components: ENGINE
Summary: WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ENGINE STALLS. SOMETIMES ENGINE (CAR) STALLS WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN OR STOPPING BEFORE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY INTO THE STREET. NO CODES SHOW UP ON THE CAR COMPUTER. HAVE HAD CHECKED OUT TWICE.THIS IS ONGOING FOR TWO MONTHS AND HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR.

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 1999

Date Of Incident: 2015-03-23
Date Complaint: 2015-03-30
VIN: 3C3EL55H7XT
Components: SUSPENSION
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT AND AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09E056000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE RECALL EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/3/2017*CN

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Chrysler Sebring convertible 1999

Date Of Incident: 2015-03-26
Date Complaint: 2015-03-27
VIN: 3C3EL55H3XT
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Summary: CAR WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. WILL RESTART AFTER ABOUT 15 TRIES. HAPPENS AFTER FILLING TANK. 1ST THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS. BUT TRIED DIFFERENT STATIONS. SAME PROBLEM. SPORADIC. OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I SHUT OFF CAR AND THEN ATTEMPT TO START IT AGAIN A FEW MINUTES LATER. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR IS COLD. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ON HIGH SPEED ROADWAYS. *TR

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Latest 5 recalls Chrysler Sebring convertible

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 27 recalls for different components of the Chrysler Sebring convertible.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

Model: Chrysler Sebring convertible 2002
Report Received Date: 2010-12-27
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Model: Chrysler Sebring convertible 1998
Report Received Date: 2010-12-27
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Model: Chrysler Sebring convertible 1999
Report Received Date: 2010-12-27
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Model: Chrysler Sebring convertible 2003
Report Received Date: 2010-12-27
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Model: Chrysler Sebring convertible 2000
Report Received Date: 2010-12-27
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.