2001 Dodge Neon Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2001 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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• 01V039000Feb 12, 2001137 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Dodge Neon 2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 15" wheels, equipped with an r/t package. Certain vehicles were equipped with an incorrect tire placard. The vehicles were equipped with p195/50r16 tires but the tire placard indicated that the recommended tire sizes were p185/65r14 and p185/65r15. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

  Possible consequence: The label specifies the wrong recommended tire size. This could cause the owner to select incorrect replacement tires.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with a correct label and installation instructions. Owner notification began february 14, 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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• 00V415000Dec 12, 20001,504 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Dodge Neon 2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sport appearance package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 110, "tire selection and rims." certain vehicles built with 16" wheels and tires were equipped with the incorrect tire placard.

  Possible consequence: The label specifies the wrong recommended tire size. This could cause the owner to select incorrect replacement tires.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with a new label, or, if the owner wishes, their dealer can install the label for them.

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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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