Chrysler Neon Recall R/2001/136: Brake Vacuum Hose Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Apr 2002
- Launched
- 6,707
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2001/136
- DVSA reference
Chrysler recalled Neon vehicles built between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2001. The brake booster vacuum hose may swell and leak due to oil contamination. The dealer will replace the brake booster vacuum hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake booster vacuum hose may swell and leak due to oil contamination. This could lead to loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed. This may increase the stopping distance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE VACUUM HOSE CONCERN Defect: The brake booster vacuum hose may swell and leak due to oil contamination. This could lead to loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed. This may increase the stopping distance. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the brake booster vacuum hose.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake booster vacuum hose.
Are You Affected?
Neon built between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2001 may be included. Chrysler estimates 6,707 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2001/136. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee, Neon, WranglerInadvertant operation of air bag | Urgent | R/1997/059 | |
| Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand CherokeeBraking performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2016/116 | |
| 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Jeep Commander and 1 morePossible loss of vehicle safety features | Urgent | R/2015/200 | |
| Dodge Journey, Grand VoyagerEngine could shut off unintentionally | Urgent | R/2015/176 | |
| Grand CherokeeEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2015/064 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2001/089 on 26 Nov 2001, for hand brake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2002/060 on 6 Jan 2003, for engine compartment fuel leak concern. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/136, launched 12 April 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.