Recall 00V-194: 2000 Dodge Neon, 2000 Plymouth Neon

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Jul 17, 2000, covering about 263,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-194
Report date
Jul 17, 2000
Vehicles affected
263,000
Owners notified
Aug 21, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger cars. Vapors from the positive crankcase ventilation (Pcv) system can condense and freeze inside of the throttle body when the vehicle is operated in extremely cold ambient temperatures.

The risk

This can prevent the throttle from fully returning to idle, which could cause a crash without warning.

The fix

Dealers will replace and relocate a pcv system tube.

Notes

Owner notification began august 21, 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 contactdaimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentVehicle Speed Control
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V194000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Dodge Neon2000All years
Plymouth Neon2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-194?

Vehicle description: passenger cars. Vapors from the positive crankcase ventilation (Pcv) system can condense and freeze inside of the throttle body when the vehicle is operated in extremely cold ambient temperatures.

How is recall 00V-194 fixed?

Dealers will replace and relocate a pcv system tube.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.