| Make : PLYMOUTH | Model : NEON | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19981125 - 20000625 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V194000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000821 | Date Received by ODI: 20000717 | Date Added to Database: 20000720 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 886 | ||
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 263000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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