Issue ID | 249980 |
Internal NHTSA # | 731801 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | NEON |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 13/09/00 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Spare tire cavity was full of water. This caused the spare to be rusted as well as the floor under the tire and the jack. I have never had to use the spare so i dont know how long the water has been there. From the amount that was in there, i would say it has collected every rain drop since i have had the car. This caused me to have my car towed instead of being able to use the spare. This could have been very bad if i had been in a rural area or if i had no car phone. If there's anything you can do, please let me know. A rear taillight was replaced under warranty when i first got the car due to water intrusion. Maybe this is what caused the problem. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ONANCOCK, VA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/01/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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