2000 Dodge Neon Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Dodge Neon. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 01V154000May 8, 2001353,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
  Covers: Dodge Neon 2000–2001, Plymouth Neon 2000–2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. In the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.

  Possible consequence: This could cause a loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 00V366000Nov 9, 20001,211,756 vehicles potentially affected
  Child seat
  Covers: Dodge Neon 2000–2001, Plymouth Neon 2000–2001, Chrysler LHS 2000–2001 +16 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

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• 00V194000Jul 17, 2000263,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Dodge Neon 2000, Plymouth Neon 2000

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: This can prevent the throttle from fully returning to idle, which could cause a crash without warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace and relocate a pcv system tube.

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• 99V114000May 6, 1999744 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
  Covers: Dodge Neon 2000, Plymouth Neon 2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower control arms may have been inadequately welded between the pivot tube and the arm.

  Possible consequence: This inadequate welding could allow the tube to separate from the arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower control arm.

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• 99V043000Mar 11, 1999488 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Dodge Neon 2000, Plymouth Neon 2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some frontal (passenger side) air bags may not inflate properly.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the passenger may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module on the passenger side.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ99010Control arm weldsClosed · Jun 1, 1999

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