Recall 08V152000: Potential Engine Stalling

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chrysler/Sebring 2007-2008

Dodge/Avenger 2007-2008

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 01, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V152000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Electrical System: Wiring

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 180963

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling 180,963 M/Y 2007-2008 Sebring and Dodge Avenger vehicles equipped with a standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Unused electrical connectors for the TPMS may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling.

CONSEQUENCE:
Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.

REMEDY:
Dealers will seal the wires for the TPMS free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
Chrysler recall No. H07. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.