NHTSA Recall 00V416000: Starter assembly (electrical system)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30 vehicles. It affects 2001 Dodge Neon RT.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V416000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 964 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | December 12, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 27, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Starter assemblies were built with suspect plastic terminal blocks which could develop stress cracks subsequent to their installation onto the body of the starter. Separation of the terminal block from the starter body could potentially allow the un-fused positive terminal to come into contact with an adjacent surface, providing a path to ground.
Safety risk
This condition could overheat the starter wiring, creating the potential for a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the starter terminal block jumper harness.
Notes
Owner notification began december 27, 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 contact daimlerchrysler 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 00V416000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge Neon RT | 2001 |
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.