general problems of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring

Two problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2014

The following recall is for year 2007 models. My 2001 Chrysler Sebring sedan anti lock brake system (abs) unit/module is broken and needs to be replaced. I think the recall 06v493000 should apply to older models as well. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Following is reference only::: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nhtsa campaign number: 06v493000 component(s): service brakes, hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summary: on certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions. Consequence: this could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning. Remedy: dealers will reprogram the abs electronic control unit. The recall began on February 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Notes: daimlerchrysler recall no. F50. . Read more...

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2001

When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor which resulted in extended stopping distance. The dealer was notified. . The dealer inspected the brakes system and stated everything was fine.




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