2000 PLYMOUTH NEON Recalls (6)
- 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:
- 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.
2000 PLYMOUTH NEON TSBs (53)
- Bulletin:
- 190299
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience clunking or rattle in steering wheel / steering column. *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:
- 081699
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Conditions with inoperative or intermittent remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. *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:
- 081499
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Conditions with vehicle start and stall or vehicle no-start. *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:
- 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:
- 233499
- Component:
- 162200 structure:body:bumpers
- Summary:
- Subject regarding foam blocks, bumper fascia mounted. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 241799
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Vehicles may exhibit vibration or noise from the hvac blower motor. *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:
- 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:
- 2300800B
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 2400101B
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience an audible a/c noise. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 0802801
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Moisture accumulation inside a vented headlamp assembly condition. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1802002
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 0802502
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Air bag light on with erroneous diagnostic trouble code (dtc) stored energy fault set. *tt
- 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
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