NHTSA Recall 00V278000: Underbody shields (structure)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,504 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chrysler Sebring.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V278000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 896 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS › UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Report received | September 18, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 22, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Through degradation of the bond between the silencer pad and a sheet metal panel (quarter inner upper), the pad may fall onto the map light located in the rear seating area near the c-pillar trim panel (lh and rh). This contact could cause the pad to melt, creating a hot smell and/or smoke during long periods of illumination.
Safety risk
Smoke inhalation could be harmful to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the insulation pad from behind both rear map lights.
Notes
Owner notification began january 22, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-9853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V278000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.