Chrysler Sebring; Dodge Stratus (2001-2002): Air bags
Recall 16V401000 · Jun 3, 2016 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
16,315
vehicles affected
16,315
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V401000
- Date
- Jun 3, 2016
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 16,315
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Frontal > Passenger side > Inflator module
- Model years
- 2001-2002
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
What can happen
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V401000?
2 models: Chrysler Sebring (2001-2002), Dodge Stratus (2001-2002), about 16,315 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V401000?
Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
What can happen?
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.