NHTSA recall 99V-001 (99V001000)

structure recall reported January 7, 1999 - about 3,683 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V001000
Also written as: 99V-001
Manufacturer number: 796
Reported: January 7, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~3,683
Component: structure

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY BE MISSING SPOT WELDS.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL CRACKS IN THE BODY, AND REDUCED CRASH PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ANY MISSING WELDS, AND WILL HAVE STRUCTURAL RIVETS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF THE MISSING WELDS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-001 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Dodge Neon - 1998

Plymouth Neon - 1998

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.