1998 DODGE NEON Recalls (6)

Campaign:: 99V001000 on 01/20/1999
Component:: Structure:body
Manufactured:: 05/14/1998 - 05/30/1998
Affected:: 3,683
Defect:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the rear suspension crossmember may be missing spot welds.
Consequence:: This condition can result in structural cracks in the body, and reduced crash protection in the event of a rear impact.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for any missing welds, and will have structural rivets installed in place of the missing welds.
Notes:: Owner notification began february 2, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:: 06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:: Exterior lighting
Affected:: 61,944
Defect:: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:: Exterior lighting
Affected:: 27,176
Defect:: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 06E060000 on 06/28/2006
Component:: Exterior lighting
Affected:: 87,745
Defect:: Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Correction:: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:: Exterior lighting
Affected:: 16,270
Defect:: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:: 09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:: Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:: 42,540
Defect:: Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1998 DODGE NEON TSBs (43)

Bulletin:: 083997
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Condition with keyless entry (rke) transmitter batteries discharge prematurely. *yc
Bulletin:: 020297A
Component:: 021000 suspension:front
Summary:: Subject on popping/creaking noise in front suspension. *yc
Bulletin:: 970919083297
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc
Bulletin:: 970919083397
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Subject on instrument cluster part specifications. *yc
Bulletin:: 230598
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Painted surfaces of the vehicle may experience a "milky" or "foggy" discoloration. *yc
Bulletin:: 070797
Component:: 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:: Vehicle overheats or radiator fan continues to run. *yc
Bulletin:: 976398
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: A change has been made to the transit coating used on vehicles. *yc
Bulletin:: 080498
Component:: 100000 power train
Summary:: Condition with tachometer fluctuating and/or bounceing. *ak
Bulletin:: 98900
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Information on broken engine valve springs. *yc-*ak
Bulletin:: 070498
Component:: 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:: Condition with vehicle overheats/radiator fan continues to run. *yc
Bulletin:: 190398
Component:: 015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:: Power steering system noise following cold engine starts in low ambient temperatures. *yc
Bulletin:: 1691/7692
Component:: 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:: Information on radiator fan relay. *yc
Bulletin:: 082698
Component:: 125100 exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Summary:: The center high mounted stop lamp ( chmsl ) appears dull and / or predelivery technician is unable to remove protective transit film. *ak
Bulletin:: 796
Component:: 161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:: Safety recall information on rear crossmember-to-frame saddle spot welds. *tt
Bulletin:: 181299
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt
Bulletin:: 181899
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Conditions with engine roughness / misfire usually only apparent on initial cold engine start. *tt
Bulletin:: 090899
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. *tt
Bulletin:: 210599A
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt
Bulletin:: 233599
Component:: 220000 seats
Summary:: Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:: 081698
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak
Bulletin:: 232099A
Component:: 162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:: Daimler chrysler is now offering internal emergency trunk releases for selected vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:: 051097
Component:: 034520 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Summary:: Concerns with front brake squeal and /or creep/groan. *nlm
Bulletin:: 070797
Component:: 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:: Concerns with vehicle overheats (radiator fan inoperative) or radiator fan runs continuously. *nlm
Bulletin:: 083397
Component:: 114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:: Information regarding instrument cluster part specification. *nlm
Bulletin:: 083997
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Vehicle may experience remote keyless entry transmitter batteries discharge prematurely. *nlm
Bulletin:: 090997
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm
Bulletin:: 140897
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *nlm
Bulletin:: 241197
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *nlm
Bulletin:: 083799
Component:: 145000 air bags:on-off switch assembly
Summary:: Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:: 234999
Component:: 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:: Concerns with sunroof making a ratcheting type noise when opening or closing. *tt
Bulletin:: 180100
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt
Bulletin:: 080600
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
Bulletin:: 230200
Component:: 175200 latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock
Summary:: Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offering internal emergency trunk releases for selection vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:: 230800
Component:: 220000 seats
Summary:: Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:: 190299REVA
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Vehicles may experience clunking or rattle in steering wheel/steering column. *mjs
Bulletin:: 233599REVA
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
Bulletin:: 050300
Component:: 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:: Subject on proportioning valve brake pressure adapter tool revision. *tt
Bulletin:: 082700
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt
Bulletin:: 0800600REV
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
Bulletin:: 0900800
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: This bulletin involves installation of a new component to assist cam seal retention. *jb
Bulletin:: 2100601
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
Bulletin:: 2302701
Component:: 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:: Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt
Bulletin:: 0801003
Component:: 150000 seat belts
Summary:: Seat belt cinch bar service for various models including 2004 models. *tt

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