# 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `902544` · 2012-01-30 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** SEBRING
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 59,000
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING.  WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE, CRASHING INTO THE MEDIAN STRIP. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER WERE INJURED AS A RESULT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*