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2000 Plymouth Neon recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2000 Plymouth Neon, covering 1,828,988 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuumReported May 8, 2001 · 353,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. In the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.
Risk
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.

Recall number 01V154000 · Recall details

Child seatReported November 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 00V366000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported July 17, 2000 · 263,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 00V194000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: lower armReported May 6, 1999 · 744 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower control arms may have been inadequately welded between the pivot tube and the arm.
Risk
This inadequate welding could allow the tube to separate from the arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lower control arm.

Recall number 99V114000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported March 11, 1999 · 488 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some frontal (passenger side) air bags may not inflate properly.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the passenger may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air bag module on the passenger side.

Recall number 99V043000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2000 Plymouth Neon have?

5, covering service brakes, hydraulic, child seat and vehicle speed control.

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