S10 appropriate handling-letter from regarding 2001 Chrysler Sebring the consumer stated when he turned the steering wheel to the left or the right, he could hear a grinding sound. The dealer found the left lower ball joint was worn, which was the cause of the noise. Also, the front struts, oil pan and cooler lines were all leaking, and the drive belts were cracked. The heating and air condition controls were not performing as designed.

- Garland, TX, USA

: the contact stated there was an automatic transmission fluid leakage from the cooler hoses. There was a NHTSA recall, #01V011002, regarding the power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines. However the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- Branford, CT, USA

: the contact stated there was a puddle under the vehicle. The dealership determined the cooler hose needed to be replaced. There is a NHTSA recall, # 01V011002, regarding the transmission cooler hose. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 8/14/2006 - the wheel bearings were worn.

- Blaine, MN, USA

: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked transmission fluid leaked from the under carriage of the vehicle causing it to smoke. The transmission hose and the solenoid pack were replaced. There is a NHTSA recall, # 01V011002, regarding the transmission lines. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 3/20/2006 -

- Upper Arlington, OH, USA

The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign id 01V011002 concerning automatic transmission: Cooling unit and lines. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. No repairs have been made.

- Mount Juliet, TN, USA

While driving and without warning transmission fluid leaked, making it hard for consumer to shift the gears. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Superior, WI, USA

Our 2001 Chrysler Sebring has some transmission cooling lines that are "deteriorated", first discovered with 36,184 miles.

- St. Francis, MN, USA

The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall #01V011000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

- Hudson, OH, USA

An appointment was made to have recall 01V-011 performed but when the vehicle was taken to the dealer the parts were not available. Nlm

- Bradenton, FL, USA