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2000 Plymouth Neon 4dr Sdn Highline

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Warning lamps-inc: airbags, seat belts, high beams, oil pressure, brake system, check engine
  • Driver/front passenger "Next Generation" airbags
  • Front height adjustable 3-point load limiting safety belts
  • Rear outboard 3-point safety belts/rear center lap belt
  • Cloth low back front bucket seats w/2-way adjustable locking head restraints
  • 60/40 split folding back rear bench seat w/head restraints
  • Child protection rear door locks
  • Steel side-guard door beams
  • Front/rear crumple zones
 
Crash Test Results for the 2000 Plymouth Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2000 Plymouth Breeze 3432Not
Tested
2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager 4453Not
Tested
2000 Plymouth Neon 4433Not
Tested
2000 Plymouth Voyager 4455Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 2000 Plymouth Voyager 4dr Sdn Highline
2000 PLYMOUTH NEON:

Bulletin Number: 0016
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT ON A COLD START. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020499
SUBJECT REGARDING STABILIZER BAR LINK BOLT SERVICE INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030100
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0801001
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0802502
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH ERRONEOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) STORED ENERGY FAULT SET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0802801
MOISTURE ACCUMULATION INSIDE A VENTED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY CONDITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 080600
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 080800
CONCERNS WITH AN INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 081200
CONCERNS WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGE POINTERS ON WRONG SIDE OF POINTER STOPS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 081499
CONDITIONS WITH VEHICLE START AND STALL OR VEHICLE NO-START. *TT

Bulletin Number: 081699
CONDITIONS WITH INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 081699A
CONDITIONS WITH INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 082000
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE WATER MAY ENTER THE HORN INTERIOR AND CAUSE DAMAGE. THE HORN MAY NOT WORK OR THE CUSTOMER MAY REPORT THAT THE HORN SOUNDS QUIETER THAN BEFORE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 082100
SUBJECT REGARDING ANTENNA MAST INSTALLATION FOR 2000 - 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 082700
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 083799
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 084199
SUBJECT REGARDING CD MECHANISM SHIPPING PROCEDURE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 090199A
EXPERIENCING A SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND / OR SEAT AT IDLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 090600
SUBJECT PERTAINS TO CHANGES TO THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COMPONENTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 180100
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1801201
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1801701
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MAY UNDERSHOOT THE NORMAL IDLE SPEED WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESS AND / OR EXHIBIT ENGINE ROUGHNESS IMMEDIATELY AFTER MANUALLY SWITCHING THE A/C SYSTEM OFF. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1801900
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE HESITATION FROM A STANDING START, HIGH LOAD BUMP / SURGE, ENGINE BUCK BOBBLE OR BOUNCE AND SHAKE, LIGHT LOAD SURGE AND / OR HEAVY LOAD SURGE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1802002
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 182099
EXPERIENCING A HARSH A/C INITIAL ENGAGEMENT - CLUNK NOISE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 190200
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER SERVICE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 190299
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNKING OR RATTLE IN STEERING WHEEL / STEERING COLUMN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 190799
THIS BULLETIN INCLUDES INFORMATION TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR A POWER STEERING NOISE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 210599A
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2200501
EXPERIENCING RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEEL COVER OVER BUMPS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 220200
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEEL COVER OVER BUMPS ON VEHICLES WITH 14 INCH STEEL WHEELS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2300800B
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 230200
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 230600
SUBJECT REGARDING WATER LEAK FROM THE TOP EDGE OF THE RIGHT AND / OR LEFT FRONT DOOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 230800
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 231399
CONCERNS WITH HIGH WINDOW CRANKING EFFORTS OR SLOW POWER WINDOW OPERATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 231699
CONDITIONS WITH DECKLID DOES NOT OPEN WITH FIRST CYCLE OF KEY FOB OPERATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 233499
SUBJECT REGARDING FOAM BLOCKS, BUMPER FASCIA MOUNTED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 233599
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 234599
SUBJECT REGARDING DECK LID RATTLE, WATER LEAKS INTO TRUNK FROM DECK LID SEAL AND / OR DUST INTRUSION INTO TRUNK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 234699
ADDRESSING CONCERNS WITH HIGH EFFORT REQUIRED TO ADJUST THE FRONT SEATS FORWARD FROM THE REAR POSITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 235099
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING NOISE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN THROUGH SUDDEN / QUICK TURNS OR OVER BUMPS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 235199
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE OUTBOARD EDGES OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER DO NOT STAY PROPERLY SEATED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 235399
CONCERNS WITH WATER LEAKING FROM TOP EDGE OF RIGHT FRONT DOOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 235599
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE B-PILLAR APPLIQUE USED ON DOORS HAS A BROWN HAZE OR APPEARS DISCOLORED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2400101B
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN AUDIBLE A/C NOISE. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 240400
SUBJECT REGARDING AN A/C CLUNK TYPE SOUND AT INITIAL ENGINE STARTUP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 241799
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATION OR NOISE FROM THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2601200
INFORMATION ON SERVICE PUBLICATION UPDATES. *JB

Bulletin Number: 8331/8332
EMISIONS RECALL 8331/8332 REGARDING EXCESS HYDROCARBONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9002519
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

Bulletin Number: 9902B
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON POWER DOOR LOCK / REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SHIPPING MODE DEACTIVATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9910
SERVICE ACTION REGARDING INCORRECT NAME BADGE ON FRONT DOOR. *TT

 
Recalls for 2000 Plymouth Voyager 4dr Sdn Highline
2000 PLYMOUTH NEON
NHTSA Campaign ID: 01V154000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 07/26/1999 - 03/21/2001
Potential Units Affected: 353000
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. 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 1-800-853-1403.
2000 PLYMOUTH NEON
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V366000
Component: CHILD SEAT
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 06/15/1999 - 10/31/2000
Potential Units Affected: 1211756
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 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.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Action to take:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
2000 PLYMOUTH NEON
NHTSA Campaign ID: 99V114000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 11/15/1998 - 01/31/1999
Potential Units Affected: 744
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED BETWEEN THE PIVOT TUBE AND THE ARM.
Consequence:
THIS INADEQUATE WELDING COULD ALLOW THE TUBE TO SEPARATE FROM THE ARM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.
2000 PLYMOUTH NEON
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V194000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 11/25/1998 - 06/25/2000
Potential Units Affected: 263000
Defect Description:
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.
Consequence:
THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.
2000 PLYMOUTH NEON
NHTSA Campaign ID: 99V043000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 11/15/1998 - 01/15/1999
Potential Units Affected: 488
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONTAL (PASSENGER SIDE) AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
 
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