Recall
Chrysler Sebring — 97V015000
NHTSA ID
97V015000
Make
Chrysler
Model
Sebring
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1997-02-10
Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Units Affected
39,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH CAN ACCUMULATE ROAD SALT DUE TO WATER ENTERING INTO THE SWITCH.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.