1997 PLYMOUTH NEON Recall

Campaign:
97V080000 on 05/22/1997
Component:
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Manufactured:
06/30/1996 - 09/14/1996
Affected:
125,000
Defect:
The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
Consequence:
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
Notes:
Owner notification began during july 1997. 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 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1997 PLYMOUTH NEON TSBs (40)

Bulletin:
190496
Component:
014000 steering:rack and pinion
Summary:
Whistle and/or hiss noise from steering gear when making right turns. *jd
Bulletin:
232497
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Center console latch broken. *tw
Bulletin:
230397
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw
Bulletin:
020297
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Popping noise in front suspension when turning. *tw
Bulletin:
080997
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Air bag warning labels. *tw
Bulletin:
081197
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Poor am radio reception/static. *tw
Bulletin:
070497
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Momentary loss of power steering assist when driving through heavy rain - deep puddles. *tw
Bulletin:
190198
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Condition with clunking or rattling in steering/wheel column. *yc
Bulletin:
1691/7692
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Information on radiator fan relay. *yc
Bulletin:
232298
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Information on the competition package ( sales code acr ) front fascia. *yc
Bulletin:
9830
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject on labor operation time change for domestic 2.ol dohc and 2.4l head gasket replacement. *yc
Bulletin:
081798 REV B
Component:
145000 air bags:on-off switch assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches. *yc
Bulletin:
250298
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii "carb" readiness monitor information. *yc
Bulletin:
234698
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Sun roof sun shade rattles in full open position. *yc
Bulletin:
090598
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
A new multi-layer steel ( mls ) head gasket has been developed and is being implemented into production vehicles. *yc
Bulletin:
184798
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the mil illuminates for misfire but no reasons can be found for the misfire fault occurrence. *yc
Bulletin:
081798
Component:
145000 air bags:on-off switch assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc
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:
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:
020698
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Experiencing popping noise over bumps with wheels straight or when turning. *yc
Bulletin:
090798
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject regarding oil seepage at cam position sensor / misinterpreted head gasket leak. *yc
Bulletin:
183298
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc
Bulletin:
230597
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Painted surfaces of the vehicle that are covered for extended periods of time with front end covers or magnetic signs may appear to have a white "milky" or "fogged" discoloration. *ak
Bulletin:
070397
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm
Bulletin:
0832097
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *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:
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:
2300800B
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
0801001
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
Bulletin:
1801201
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
2301502
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc
Bulletin:
1802002
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Flash programming failure recovery. *slc

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