Issue ID | 250746 |
Internal NHTSA # | 871728 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | NEON |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 04/07/24 |
Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When driving over a puddle or when driving in the rain power steering belt gets wet, causing steering to become difficult which caused driver to almost hit a pedestrian. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has replaced belts and has tightened them. However, problem returns whenever it rains. Manufacturer has provided dealer with instruction to tighten belts, and check the torque every three thousand miles.*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 5 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PALM CITY, FL |
VIN pattern | 1B3ES42Y8VDXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
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Date of purchase | 14/06/99 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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