Recall
Chrysler Sebring — 06V494000
NHTSA ID
06V494000
Make
Chrysler
Model
Sebring
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2006-12-29
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Units Affected
6,086
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
F51
Summary
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) ONLY, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MODULE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence
THIS CAN DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE HVAC MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.