Vehicle recall 96V228000 · November 18, 1996
Dodge Neon and Plymouth Neon
The fuel and rear brake tubes can experience accelerated corrosion between the tubes and a rubber isolator.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The fuel and rear brake tubes can experience accelerated corrosion between the tubes and a rubber isolator.
- Consequence
- Corrosion of the tubes can lead to brake fluid or fuel leakage. This can cause a loss of brakes or result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake, fuel supply and fuel vapor tubes for the presence of corrosion. Any tubes showing corrosion will be replaced. All vehicles will have the rubber isolator replaced with a plastic clip.
- Notes
- Owner notification began December 6, 1996.NOTE: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 Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V228000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 18, 1996
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 6, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 180,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Neon (1995): 1995
- Plymouth Neon (1995): 1995
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