NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE02082

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE: Seat Belts

CLOSED

no recall issued

2000 DODGE NEON -- There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, ODI found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. Additionally, the report rate is low (1.60/100K).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of Agency resources to this issue is unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation is being closed. Investigation was initiated on November 06 2002. Closed on April 23 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02082 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ99010

CONTROL ARM WELDS: Suspension

RECALL »

Recall #99V114000

2000 DODGE NEON -- The welds between the pivot tube and the front suspension control arms can be inadequately welded, allowing the tube to separate from the control arm. Investigation was initiated on June 01 1999. Closed on February 05 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99010 »