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Report Date :
November 22, 2009 at
04:39 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
00V194000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
DODGE / NEON
2000
PLYMOUTH / NEON
2000
Manufacturer:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr's Report Date:
JUL 17, 2000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
00V194000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number of Units Affected:
263000
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
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 CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER 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).
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