NHTSA Campaign Id 02V186000; Date: Jul. 8, 2002
This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:1996 Chrysler Sebring; 1997 Chrysler Sebring
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 88,000
Recall Summary:On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2. 5l v6 engines, the throttle control cable can fray causing the throttle to bind or stick.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the throttle cable assembly. Owner notification began August 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:Daimlerchrysler recall no. B22. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 5, 2002
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