NHTSA recall 06V494000
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Chrysler Sebring
Reported Dec 29, 20066,086 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number F51Built Jul 1, 2006 – Dec 1, 2006
The defect
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.
The risk
This can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions and result in a crash without warning.
The remedy
Dealers will reprogram the hvac module. the recall began on january 2, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.