NHTSA Recall 00V194000: Vehicle speed control
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 263,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Dodge Neon.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V194000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 886 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | July 17, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 21, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Owner notification began august 21, 2000. 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 contactdaimlerchrysler 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V194000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.