NHTSA recall 08V-152 (08V152000)

electrical system recall reported April 2, 2008 - about 180,963 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V152000
Also written as: 08V-152
Manufacturer number: H07
Reported: April 2, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~180,963
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 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.

Why it is dangerous

ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-152 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chrysler Sebring - 2007, 2008

Dodge Avenger - 2007, 2008

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.