Chrysler Passenger Vehicles: The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
The short version
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling engine. Here is what owners need to know.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 00V-299.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Chrysler Sebring |
| 2001 | Dodge Stratus |
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