Wheel Bolts problems of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Five problems related to wheel bolts have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2009

1996 Chrysler Sebring wheel came off while driving on the ohio turnpike. While the driver pulled off to the right berm, the wheel crossed the median and struck another vehicle. According to the police report, the lug nuts sheared off. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0734-90.

2 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2001

Consumer was driving when the tire came off, inspection of vehicle determined there was one lug nut left in the hub, the others were sheared off. (ohio traffic crash report #10-89-370).

3 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2001

Wheel lugs: studs are of defective material. In the last 6 months, there have been 6 failures where the lugs had to be replaced. The lugs and nuts sieze and cannot be removed and replaced without an air wrench. These replacements are documented. The "merchants tire" dealer says it is widespread among Chryslers. This is a safety issue since it makes the spare tire useless (lugs cannot be removed with manual lug wrench). I use the car to get to remote areas and being stranded by a flat tire is dangerous. I hope that a recall can be issued for this defect. Please advise.

4 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2001

Checked for recall, given ok. At 55 mph without warning bolt "broke or fell out" causing wheel to separate from car, arm dropped, resulting in severe body and mechanical damage.

5 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 09/06/1999

Consumer was unable to remove tire from vehicle becauswe lugs and nuts corroded and overlocked themeselves.