The 2000 Chrysler Neon has 4 recalls, the most serious being front suspension lower control arms that can separate at the weld, causing sudden loss of steering control.
A second suspension-level concern involves the throttle: in extreme cold (around -30°C), ice can build up on the throttle blade and prevent it from returning to idle after the driver lifts off the accelerator, leaving the engine holding an elevated speed that the driver cannot reduce by releasing the pedal. On the safety equipment side, the passenger airbag inflator can develop a crack at the weld seam and slowly leak its stored gas, leaving the airbag without enough pressure to deploy in a crash. There is also a brake system concern: the vacuum hose that supplies the brake booster can swell and pull loose from the intake manifold, cutting off the power assist and making the brake pedal significantly harder to press, which increases stopping distances especially in emergency situations.
At a glance
What can fail
The vacuum hose connected to your brake booster may swell and come loose from the engine's intake manifold, causing your power brakes to lose effectiveness.
What the fix does
The hose will be replaced with an oil-resistant hose that won't swell.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
In extremely cold conditions (below -30°C), ice can build up on the throttle blade during steady driving, preventing it from returning to idle. This happens because the PCV makeup air inlet is positioned upstream of the throttle blade.
What the fix does
The PCV makeup air hose will be moved from the throttle body to the air cleaner housing to prevent ice buildup.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front suspension lower control arms may be inadequately welded where the pivot tube connects to the arm. This weak weld can cause the tube to separate from the arm, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
What the fix does
Lower control arms will be replaced with new ones that meet current production standards.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side air bag inflator can crack at the weld seam, creating a leak that may prevent the air bag from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
The passenger side air bag module will be replaced with a new production module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
