# 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
> NHTSA complaint `658597` · 2008-02-22 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- **Miles at failure:** 42,331
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
DRIVING THE FREEWAY ON 91 DEGREE DAY AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CATCHES FIRE DUE TO SEAT HEATING ELEMENT WHICH WAS NOT TURNED ON.  CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND POLICE USED DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER. THE HEAT ELEMENT CONTINUED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT HEAT UNTIL UNPLUGGED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.   *TR
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