DODGE NEON 1998: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V001000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | NEON | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-02-02 | 1999-01-07 | 1999-01-21 |
Production Dates: 1998-05-15 - 1998-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 796
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3683
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY BE MISSING SPOT WELDS.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL CRACKS IN THE BODY, AND REDUCED CRASH PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ANY MISSING WELDS, AND WILL HAVE STRUCTURAL RIVETS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF THE MISSING WELDS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 2, 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'.
