PLYMOUTH NEON 2000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V194000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PLYMOUTH | NEON | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-08-21 | 2000-07-17 | 2000-07-20 |
Production Dates: 1998-11-25 - 2000-06-25
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 886
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 263000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.
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'.
