TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS ON BOTH THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDES WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,00…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS ON BOTH THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDES WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
NHTSA ODI #10582911
111,111 miles · Oct 7, 2009
Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE A CHILD SEAT TECHNICIAN ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL A RESTRAINT SYSTEM THE REAR DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE FRACTURED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 111,111. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10286604
Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 2003
Seat Belts
CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10026422
Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 2001
Seat BeltsCrashInjury
WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DURING THIS CRASH, BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S RESTRAINT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK AND PROPERLY SECURE THE OCCUPANTS. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALERSHIP OR INSURANCE COMPANY. *NOTE: PASSENGER HAS EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN SINCE THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED. PLE…
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WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DURING THIS CRASH, BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S RESTRAINT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK AND PROPERLY SECURE THE OCCUPANTS. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALERSHIP OR INSURANCE COMPANY. *NOTE: PASSENGER HAS EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN SINCE THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #898982
Mileage unknown · Feb 26, 2001
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrash
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING INTO AN INTERSECTION OF AN APARTMENT COMPLEX AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN SAME DIRECTION AND HIT HER HEAD-ON . SEAT BELT WASN'T SECURED PROPERLY, AND AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SOME INJURIES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #881433
Mileage unknown · Nov 29, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingSeat BeltsCrashInjury
IN OCTOBER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH TWO FRIENDS THERE WAS A LEAK IN EXHUAST SYSTEM. BECAUSE EVERYONE IN VEHICLE FELL ASLEEP, THEY RAN OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A 10 FOOT ENBANKMENT. PASSENGER SUFFERED SOME SERIOUS INJURIES TO HIP/HEAD,/RM, AND SOME INTERNAL BLEEDING. ALL CONSUMERS IN VEHICLE WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS. …
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IN OCTOBER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH TWO FRIENDS THERE WAS A LEAK IN EXHUAST SYSTEM. BECAUSE EVERYONE IN VEHICLE FELL ASLEEP, THEY RAN OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A 10 FOOT ENBANKMENT. PASSENGER SUFFERED SOME SERIOUS INJURIES TO HIP/HEAD,/RM, AND SOME INTERNAL BLEEDING. ALL CONSUMERS IN VEHICLE WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING AS TO AIR BAGS AND EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURES. *AK *SLC
NHTSA ODI #875696
Mileage unknown · Apr 10, 2000
Seat Belts
REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH KEEPS ON BREAKING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE CLIP ON THE LATCH THAT BROKE. CONSUMER HAD IT REPAIRED 4 TIMES. CONSUMER FEARS FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN. *AK
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 & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.
Remedy: 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.
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 & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
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 & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONTAL (PASSENGER SIDE) AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
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PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
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.
RQ99010 · Control Arm Welds
Opened Jun 1, 1999 · Closed Feb 5, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
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