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NHTSA recall 16V-401 (16V401000)

air bags recall reported June 3, 2016 - about 16,315 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
16V401000
Also written as
16V-401
Reported
June 3, 2016
Vehicles affected
~16,315
Component
air bags

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-401 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chrysler Sebring - 2001, 2002
Dodge Stratus - 2001, 2002

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.