Chrysler Neon recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Chrysler Neon from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Brake vacuum hose may swell and leak

    Reported April 12, 2002Model years 2000–2001DVSA recall R/2001/1366,707 vehicles affected

    Oil contamination may cause the brake booster vacuum hose to swell and leak, reducing brake assistance and increasing engine idle speed and stopping distance. The brake vacuum hose will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE VACUUM HOSE CONCERN
    Defect
    The brake booster vacuum hose may swell and leak due to oil contamination. This could lead to loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed. This may increase the stopping distance.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the brake booster vacuum hose.

  2. Airbags may deploy after the ignition is switched off

    Reported November 21, 1997DVSA recall R/1997/0591,701 vehicles affected

    The airbags may deploy unexpectedly within three seconds after the ignition is switched off. The airbag control module will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INADVERTANT OPERATION OF AIR BAG
    Defect
    The air bags on the subject vehicles may inadvertently deploy during a three second period after the ignition key has been turned to the off position.
    Remedy
    The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the air bag control module.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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