The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1997 Chrysler Sebring, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK

    NHTSA #EA98014

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

    NHTSA #EA03011

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE

    NHTSA #PE02082

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: STEERING SHAFT BINDING

    NHTSA #EA99028

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: STEERING SHAFT BINDING

    NHTSA #PE99030

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  7. INVESTIGATION: CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER DISENGAGEMENT

    NHTSA #EA97025

    Status:
    RECALLED

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