Issue ID | 111427 |
Internal NHTSA # | 823441 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | PLYMOUTH |
Model | NEON |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 15/05/98 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving vehicle about 35 mph when shifting the vehcle from 2 speed to 3 speed the transmission exploded without a reason, resulting in a fire. The vehicle was not hot at all, and the transmission had a hole on top. Service dealer said they had to wait a few days to find out where the problem was started. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 0 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ABINGTON, PA |
VIN pattern | 3P3ES47C5WTXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
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