Chrysler is recalling 180,963 2007-2008 Sebring and Dodge Avenger vehicles equipped with a standard tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Unused electrical connectors for the TPMS may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling.

Chrysler on Tuesday announced a global recall of 212,347 Chrysler Sebrings and Dodge Avengers, including nearly 15,000 in Canada, to fix electrical connectors.

by Frank Filipponio

Americans are apparently suckers for a good bargain. Or maybe we’re just addicted to rebates. In what appears to be a growing trend among automakers, Dodge is beginning Avenger sales by offering a sales incentive right off the bat. Granted it’s only a small rebate, at $500, but it still strikes us as […]