Ten problems related to speed control cable have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Dealer taking to long to perform recall. Recall#02v186000 throttle control cable. Brockmen automotive 2730 laurens rd greensville, SC 29607 864-281-1500.
While driving accelerator cable frayed, causing vehicle to accelerate to speeds of up to 80 mph. Then, consumer stopped vehicle. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
While driving 65 mph accelerator stuck and vehicle revved even though consumer had taken his foot of pedal, consumer applied brakes and emergency brake, he had to shut off engine to stop vehicle, the vehicle was towed to mechanic who determined that throttle cable had to be replaced, it was frayed which had caused it to get stuck.
While traveling approximately 50 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated to 75 mph, and lost control. Vehicle crashed into the traffic barriers approximately three times before stopping. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that accelerator cable frayed. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Consumer was driving 35-40 mph and took foot off accelerator pedal to slow down, accelerator pedal was stuck, and vehicle kept moving. Consumer went through an intersection, and was hit by another vehicle. Consumer was not injured. Damage to vehicle was $ 5422. 00. Chrysler investigator will look at vehicle. Chrysler sent consumer a letter stating that the throttle system was thoroughly inspected and all cables and levers were found free and moving without any restrictions, they also found no stored or active codes in the system.
Was driving 60mph when accelerator pedal became stuck. Speed increased uphill. Turned vehicle off. Checked throttle cable which was frazed. Inside housing wires were together. Clipped wires & pieces & able to continue. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic replaced cables. Was informed throttle was changed. Mechanic would not give original parts after replacing parts. 3c3el55h1pt271220.
While accelerating to pass a vehicle at 60 mph accelerator pedal went to the floorboard. Vehicle kept accelerating without application. When braking was not effected, driver down shifted to the lowest gear, shifted vehcle in park and turned the engine off. Throttle cable was frayed. This was discovered by owner before the vehicle was idle to the dealership.
While driving throttle cable fell apart, causing the vehicle to suddenly accelerate. Brakes would not work, which almost resulted in a crash. Dealer replaced the throttle cable. Please provide further details.
The throttle cable failed which caused the vehicle to accelerate at a high speed.
Had received recall notice 02v186000 for throttle. Contacted dealership, and set up an appointment. Took vehicle in for repairs on throttle cable. Was informed by mechanic after arriving, that no parts were available. Parts for throttle cable were on back order. Delucka Chrysler/Plymouth, bedford, ohio 44146, 440-232-0880.