Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
Dear Chrysler Corporation Vehicle Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Chrysler Corporation has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1995 model Dodge and Plymouth Neon vehicles
equipped with the anti4ock brake system (ABS). The anti-lock brake master cylinder rear seal may allow air ingestion into the cylinder and cause spongy
brake feel or partial brake system loss. This could result in an increase in stopping distance and cause an accident without prior warning.
Your vehicle, identified on the enclosed form, is affected. For this reason we ask that you arrange for service to correct the condition without delay. The
service and required parts as described in this letter will be provided free of charge.
You may inspect the master cylinder date code yourself. Please refer to the instructions on the reverse side of this letter for details. If the date code on the
master cylinder is 3310 or later, no further action is necessary. Please mark "INSPECTED -- OK" on the pre-addressed Vehicle Disposition Form
portion of the enclosed owner notification form and put it in the mail. No postage is required. If the date code is 3309 or earlier, the master cylinder must
be replaced.
If you prefer not to do the inspection yourself, your dealer will do the inspection for you. To correct the condition your dealer will inspect the master
cylinder date code and replace it if necessary. The inspection and master cylinder replacement (if necessary) will take about one-half hour to complete.
However, additional time may be required depending on how dealer appointments are scheduled and processed. To obtain this free service:
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Contact your dealer to schedule a service appointment.
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Take the enclosed Owner Notification Form with you at the time of your appointment and give it to your dealer. The form identifies the vehicle and
the service that is required.
If you have any problem obtaining the needed repair, please call the Chrysler Customer Center, toll free, at 1-800-853-1403. A representative will assist
you in getting your vehicle repaired.
We regret any inconvenience which this action may cause you. However, we are concerned about your safety. If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy
this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the Toll Free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393. (Washington D.C. area
residents may call 366-0123.)
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
ABS Brake Master Cylinder Date Code Insp. Instructions
1.
The ABS brake master cylinder is located under the hood, at the driver's side rear corner of the engine compartment.
The master cylinder date code is the TOP code located on the front (forward) boss of the aluminum master cylinder, and consists of 4 numbers and
a letter (the letter is not important for this service). The first number indicates the calendar year built and the next three numbers indicate the day of
the year. A master cylinder having a date code of 3309 or earlier must be replaced (Figure 1).
