2000 DODGE NEON Recalls (11)

Campaign:
99V043000 on 03/16/1999
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:
11/14/1998 - 01/14/1999
Affected:
488
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some frontal (passenger side) air bags may not inflate properly.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the passenger may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the air bag module on the passenger side.
Notes:
Owner notification began april 5, 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:
99V114000 on 05/11/1999
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:
11/14/1998 - 01/30/1999
Affected:
744
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front suspension lower control arms may have been inadequately welded between the pivot tube and the arm.
Consequence:
This inadequate welding could allow the tube to separate from the arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the lower control arm.
Notes:
Owner notification began may 31,1999.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:
00V194000 on 07/19/2000
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
11/24/1998 - 06/24/2000
Affected:
263,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger cars. vapors from the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system can condense and freeze inside of the throttle body when the vehicle is operated in extremely cold ambient temperatures.
Consequence:
This can prevent the throttle from fully returning to idle, which could cause a crash without warning.
Correction:
Dealers will replace and relocate a pcv system tube.
Notes:
Owner notification began august 21, 2000. 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 contactdaimlerchrysler 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:
00V366000 on 11/14/2000
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
06/14/1999 - 10/30/2000
Affected:
1,211,756
Defect:
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 12, 2000.owners who do not receive the free owner's manual addendum within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V154000 on 05/17/2001
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Manufactured:
07/25/1999 - 03/20/2001
Affected:
353,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. in the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.
Consequence:
This could cause a loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum hose. owner notification began july 2, 2001. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
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:
08E033000 on 04/16/2008
Component:
Suspension
Affected:
6,903
Defect:
Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Consequence:
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.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:
08E050000 on 08/13/2008
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
1,921
Defect:
K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. 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> .

2000 DODGE NEON TSBs (62)

Bulletin:
090199
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Concerns with shaking in steering wheel and / or seat at idle. *tt
Bulletin:
231399
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Concerns with high window cranking efforts or slow power window operation. *tt
Bulletin:
9910
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Service action regarding incorrect name badge on front door. *tt
Bulletin:
231699
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Conditions with decklid does not open with first cycle of key fob operation. *tt
Bulletin:
020499
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Subject regarding stabilizer bar link bolt service information. *tt
Bulletin:
081699A
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Conditions with inoperative or intermittent remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. *tt
Bulletin:
090199A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing a shake in the steering wheel and / or seat at idle. *tt
Bulletin:
9902B
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Supplemental information on power door lock / remote keyless entry (rke) shipping mode deactivation. *tt
Bulletin:
182099
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Experiencing a harsh a/c initial engagement - clunk noise. *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:
232099A
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Daimler chrysler is now offering internal emergency trunk releases for selected vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
084199
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Subject regarding cd mechanism shipping procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
190799
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
This bulletin includes information to diagnose and repair a power steering noise. *tt
Bulletin:
235399
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Concerns with water leaking from top edge of right front door. *tt
Bulletin:
234699
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Addressing concerns with high effort required to adjust the front seats forward from the rear position. *tt
Bulletin:
235099
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise while the vehicle is driven through sudden / quick turns or over bumps. *tt
Bulletin:
235199
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
A condition may exist where the outboard edges of the instrument panel top cover do not stay properly seated. *tt
Bulletin:
234599
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Subject regarding deck lid rattle, water leaks into trunk from deck lid seal and / or dust intrusion into trunk. *tt
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:
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:
230600
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Subject regarding water leak from the top edge of the right and / or left front door. *tt
Bulletin:
235599
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
A condition may exist where the b-pillar applique used on doors has a brown haze or appears discolored. *tt
Bulletin:
030100
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Subject pertaining to driveshaft removal information. *tt
Bulletin:
080800
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Concerns with an inoperative or intermittent remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. *tt
Bulletin:
090600
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject pertains to changes to the timing belt tensioner components. *tt
Bulletin:
190200
Component:
116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
Summary:
Brief information regarding ignition lock cylinder service. *tt
Bulletin:
230800
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
083399
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject on the instrument cluster gauge pointers on wrong side of pointer stops. *mjs
Bulletin:
190299REVA
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Vehicles may experience clunking or rattle in steering wheel/steering column. *mjs
Bulletin:
211699
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
New automatic transmission fluid usage (atf +4 type 9602). *mjs
Bulletin:
233599REVA
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
Bulletin:
242399
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Subject on the revised air conditioning suction line and unified line installation instructions. *mjs
Bulletin:
081200
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Concerns with the instrument cluster gauge pointers on wrong side of pointer stops. *tt
Bulletin:
0016
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience delayed transaxle engagement on a cold start. *tt
Bulletin:
082000
Component:
341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:
A condition may exist where water may enter the horn interior and cause damage. the horn may not work or the customer may report that the horn sounds quieter than before. *tt
Bulletin:
082100
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Subject regarding antenna mast installation for 2000 - 2001 model year vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
8331/8332
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Emisions recall 8331/8332 regarding excess hydrocarbons. *tt
Bulletin:
240400
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Subject regarding an a/c clunk type sound at initial engine startup. *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:
2601200
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on service publication updates. *jb
Bulletin:
1801900
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit high altitude engine hesitation from a standing start, high load bump / surge, engine buck bobble or bounce and shake, light load surge and / or heavy load surge. *tt
Bulletin:
220200
Component:
204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a rattling noise coming from the wheel cover over bumps on vehicles with 14 inch steel wheels. *tt
Bulletin:
1801701
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
On some vehicles, the engine may undershoot the normal idle speed when braking the vehicle to a stop with the clutch depress and / or exhibit engine roughness immediately after manually switching the a/c system off. *tt
Bulletin:
2200501
Component:
204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
Summary:
Experiencing rattle noise coming from the wheel cover over bumps. *tt
Bulletin:
2100601
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
Bulletin:
2400101B
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience an audible a/c noise. *slc
Bulletin:
2302701
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
1801701A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit engine idle undershoot/performance. *tt
Bulletin:
2301502
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc
Bulletin:
1900702
Component:
012000 steering:column
Summary:
Lower steering column click sound. *tt
Bulletin:
0801003
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Seat belt cinch bar service for various models including 2004 models. *tt
Bulletin:
1900204
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering column click sound. *tt
Bulletin:
0300604
Component:
106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Summary:
Front hub/half shaft click/pop sound. *tt
Bulletin:
0801505
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Powertrain control module initialization. *sc
Bulletin:
1900805
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Revised power steering system bleeding procedures. *sc
Bulletin:
0803006
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Powertrain control module initialization. *kb
Bulletin:
9002519
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
82212076, 82203694 - fabric cleaner this "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in california, the otc states (connecticut, delaware, massachusetts, maine, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, pennsylvania, virginia, and washington dc

Home | Privacy