NHTSA recall 00V-278 (00V278000)

structure recall reported September 18, 2000 - about 4,504 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V278000
Also written as: 00V-278
Manufacturer number: 896
Reported: September 18, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~4,504
Component: structure

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THROUGH DEGRADATION OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE SILENCER PAD AND A SHEET METAL PANEL (QUARTER INNER UPPER), THE PAD MAY FALL ONTO THE MAP LIGHT LOCATED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (LH AND RH). THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE PAD TO MELT, CREATING A HOT SMELL AND/OR SMOKE DURING LONG PERIODS OF ILLUMINATION.

Why it is dangerous

SMOKE INHALATION COULD BE HARMFUL TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-278 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chrysler Sebring - 2001

Dodge Stratus - 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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