NHTSA Campaign 01V154000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported May 8, 2001 · 353,000 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | NEON | 2000 | 353,000 |
| DODGE | NEON | 2001 | 353,000 |
| PLYMOUTH | NEON | 2000 | 353,000 |
| PLYMOUTH | NEON | 2001 | 353,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V154000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.