TSB: DODGE NEON, PREVIA, TACOMA (1991–1998)

Bulletin 080498 — January 30, 1998

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID080498
ManufacturerDODGE
ModelsNEON, PREVIA, TACOMA
Model Years1991–1998
Date IssuedJanuary 30, 1998
Date Added to NHTSAJune 8, 1999
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Vehicles Affected12 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING IMPROVED REAR A/C MAGNETIC VALVE TO REDUCE INTERNAL VALVE CORROSION. *TT

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
DODGE NEON 1998 100000 POWER TRAIN
TOYOTA TACOMA 1998 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
DODGE NEON 1997 100000 POWER TRAIN
TOYOTA PREVIA 1997 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TOYOTA TACOMA 1997 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
TOYOTA PREVIA 1996 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TOYOTA TACOMA 1996 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
TOYOTA PREVIA 1995 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TOYOTA PREVIA 1994 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TOYOTA PREVIA 1993 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TOYOTA PREVIA 1992 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TOYOTA PREVIA 1991 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized DODGE dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (080498) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.