NHTSA Campaign Id 99V001000; Date: Jan. 7, 1999
This condition can result in structural cracks in the body, and reduced crash protection in the event of a rear impact.
Recalled Vehicles:1998 Dodge Neon; 1998 Plymouth Neon
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 3,683
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear suspension crossmember may be missing spot welds.
How to Fix:Dealers will inspect the vehicles for any missing welds, and will have structural rivets installed in place of the missing welds.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 2, 1999
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