Chrysler Recall 00V299002: Engine and engine cooling – engine

Affected: 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 2001 Dodge Stratus. Filed with NHTSA on October 2, 2000, covering about 554 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.

The risk

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.

The fix

Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign00V299002 (00V299002)
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ComponentEngine and engine cooling › Engine
Report dateOctober 2, 2000
Owners notifiedNovember 17, 2000
Vehicles affected554
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the engine & cooling

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 00V299002 repair free?

Yes. Chrysler dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 554 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.