2001 Dodge Neon

News - Crash Test Results:

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Frontal Driver: * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * * *

Side Driver: * * *

Side Rear Passenger: * * *

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA Rollover Rating: * * * *

Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).


Recall:

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 01V039

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 01V154

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 00V366

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 00V415

Potential Number of Units Affected: 137

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,211,756

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,504

Potential Number of Units Affected: 353,000

Summary: These passenger vehicles, built with 16-inch wheels and equipped with an R/T package, have an incorrect tire placard. The vehicles were equipped with P195/50R16 tires but the tire placard indicated that the recommended tire sizes were P185/65R14 and P185/65R15. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, ATire Selection and Rims.

Summary: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with the sport appearance package fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." These vehicles with 16-inch wheels and tires were equipped with the incorrect tire placard. The label specifies the wrong recommended tire size. This could cause the owner to select incorrect replacement tires.

Summary: Certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 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. In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached, increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold, causing a loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with a correct label and installation instructions. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Feb. 14, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum hose. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began July 2, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-843-1403.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Nov. 12, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free owner's manual addendum within a reasonable time should contact Daimler Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with a new label or, if the owner wishes, their dealer can install the label for them. Owner notification began Dec. 14, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free label within a reasonable time should contact Daimler Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Dates of Manufacture: June - October 2000

Dates of Manufacture: July 1999 - March 2001

Dates of Manufacture: June 1999 - October 2000

Dates of Manufacture: June 1999 - October 2000

Models Involved: Dodge Neon, Plymouth Neon

Models Involved: Neon, Stratus, Intrepid, Viper, Ram, Dakota, Durango, Prowler, Concorde, LHS, 300M, Sebring, PT Cruiser, Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee

Manufacturer Recall No.: 972

Manufacturer Recall No.: 983

Manufacturer Recall No.: 961

Manufacturer Recall No.: 957

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