NHTSA recall 06V-494 (06V494000)

visibility recall reported December 29, 2006 - about 6,086 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V494000
Also written as: 06V-494
Manufacturer number: F51
Reported: December 29, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~6,086
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) ONLY, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MODULE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE HVAC MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-494 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chrysler Sebring - 2007

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