NHTSA recall 99V001000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 99V001000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 796 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 1999-01-07 |
| Owners notified | 1999-02-02 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Units potentially affected | 3683 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY BE MISSING SPOT WELDS.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL CRACKS IN THE BODY, AND REDUCED CRASH PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ANY MISSING WELDS, AND WILL HAVE STRUCTURAL RIVETS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF THE MISSING WELDS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 2, 1999. 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 CHRYSLER 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).
| 1998 DODGE NEON | Built 1998-05-15 to 1998-05-31. |
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| 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON | Built 1998-05-15 to 1998-05-31. |
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Investigated as SQ00003
This recall followed 1 NHTSA investigation. An investigation is NHTSA looking into a possible defect. It is not a finding that a defect exists, and it does not say that any one vehicle is affected.
| SQ00003 | Service query, opened 2000-02-02. FUEL CAP REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN 36. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. |
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From NHTSA's investigation file, as of 2026-10-19. The JSON has NHTSA's summary of each.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 3100519 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. |
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| 3100319 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. |
| 3100619 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| 31-005-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. |
| 31-006-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| 233599REVA | 2000-06-06. Service bulletin. SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS |
| 232099A | 1999-11-23. Service bulletin. DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT |
| 183298 | 1999-11-17. Service bulletin. SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC |
| 796 | 1999-05-18. Service bulletin. SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION ON REAR CROSSMEMBER-TO-FRAME SADDLE SPOT WELDS. *TT |
| #9850 | 1999-03-08. Service bulletin. CONDITIONS REGARDING PAINT SPLATTER, BELVIDERE RAIL HEAD STORAGE YARD. *YC |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.