Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus, model years 2001 to 2002. Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. and reported to NHTSA on 3 June 2016. 16,315 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says 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 …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 16V401 cover?
- Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus, model years 2001-2002.
- What is wrong with them?
- 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.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. 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.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 16V401 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| System at fault | Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module |
| Reported to NHTSA | 3 June 2016 |
| Model years | 2001-2002 |
| Vehicles named | CHRYSLER SEBRING, DODGE STRATUS |
What the notice says today
The consequence
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The remedy
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.
What it said before
This campaign is in the register but not yet in the dated wording archive, so we cannot yet say whether its text has moved. It enters the archive on the next pass.
This is one of 846 notices in the record whose component field names air bags. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 46 days.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
The models named here, across their whole recall history
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CarsMultiverse, recall 16V401, wording as read on 16 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/16v401/
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