Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Dodge Neon RT

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 8 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V416000

Electrical system: starter assembly

Component
Electrical system: starter assembly
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
30
Reported to NHTSA
2000-12-12
Owners notified
2000-12-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. STARTER ASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT PLASTIC TERMINAL BLOCKS WHICH COULD DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS SUBSEQUENT TO THEIR INSTALLATION ONTO THE BODY OF THE STARTER. SEPARATION OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK FROM THE STARTER BODY COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE UN-FUSED POSITIVE TERMINAL TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH AN ADJACENT SURFACE, PROVIDING A PATH TO GROUND.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD OVERHEAT THE STARTER WIRING, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STARTER TERMINAL BLOCK JUMPER HARNESS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1125,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring140,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1125,000 mi
Engine1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch179,500 mi
Steering1—
Suspension1—

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.