Recall 00V-416
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2001 Dodge Neon RT: Electrical system (starter assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-416
- Reported
- December 12, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 30 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Starter assemblies were built with suspect plastic terminal blocks which could develop stress cracks subsequent to their installation onto the body of the starter. Separation of the terminal block from the starter body could potentially allow the un-fused positive terminal to come into contact with an adjacent surface, providing a path to ground.
The risk
This condition could overheat the starter wiring, creating the potential for a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the starter terminal block jumper harness.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began december 27, 2000.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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Neon RT 2001