Vehicle recall 06V431000 · November 15, 2006
2007 Chrysler Sebring
On certain passenger vehicles, the hood latch striker may break and allow the hood to open while driving.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the hood latch striker may break and allow the hood to open while driving.
- Consequence
- If the hood opens while driving, a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hood latch strikers free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. F45.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V431000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 15, 2006
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- F45
- Owner notification
- November 27, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,350
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Hood
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Sebring (2007): 2007
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