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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 04:27 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 00V278000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      CHRYSLER / SEBRING     2001      DODGE / STRATUS     2001 Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: SEP 13, 2000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V278000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4504 Summary: 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. Consequence: 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). Check to Request Research. Submit below.