Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 06E049000 | CK MOTORSPORT, INC. | E (Equipment) | 27176 | 07/01/2006 | OVSC | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/24/2006 | 06/05/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 0802801 | 08/16/2005 | 0804405 | 629139 | Moisture accumulation inside a vented headlamp assembly condition. *tt | 03/27/2002 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | ||||||
| EA06019 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/22/2006 | 11/07/2007 | HEADLIGHT FAILURE | ||
| This ea was opened after receiving reports that the multifunction switch on these vehicles would fail, causing a loss of headlight illumination.some complainants report loss of headlight function while for others temporary lighting was available by pulling on the multifunction switch stalk to illuminate high beam lighting.analysis of the complaint and warranty data show a low and declining failure trend.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted; accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see document file for additional information regarding this resume. | ||||||
| PE06028 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/28/2006 | 11/22/2006 | HEADLIGHT FAILURE | ||
| Odi has reviewed complaints from consumers stating that they do not have headlight function while operating their vehicle.the reports indicate that a loss of both high and low beam headlights is the result of problems with the vehicles multifunction switch and connecting wiring harness.consumersnoticed that the steering column area (where these parts are located) is heating up.in some cases, smoke would come out of the steering column area and the plastic trim would begin to melt.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-019) to further study this issue. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| PE06028 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/28/2006 | 11/22/2006 | HEADLIGHT FAILURE | ||
| Odi has reviewed complaints from consumers stating that they do not have headlight function while operating their vehicle.the reports indicate that a loss of both high and low beam headlights is the result of problems with the vehicles multifunction switch and connecting wiring harness.consumersnoticed that the steering column area (where these parts are located) is heating up.in some cases, smoke would come out of the steering column area and the plastic trim would begin to melt.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-019) to further study this issue. | ||||||
| EA06019 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/22/2006 | 11/07/2007 | HEADLIGHT FAILURE | ||
| This ea was opened after receiving reports that the multifunction switch on these vehicles would fail, causing a loss of headlight illumination.some complainants report loss of headlight function while for others temporary lighting was available by pulling on the multifunction switch stalk to illuminate high beam lighting.analysis of the complaint and warranty data show a low and declining failure trend.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted; accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see document file for additional information regarding this resume. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||
| PE06028 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/28/2006 | 11/22/2006 | HEADLIGHT FAILURE | ||
| Odi has reviewed complaints from consumers stating that they do not have headlight function while operating their vehicle.the reports indicate that a loss of both high and low beam headlights is the result of problems with the vehicles multifunction switch and connecting wiring harness.consumersnoticed that the steering column area (where these parts are located) is heating up.in some cases, smoke would come out of the steering column area and the plastic trim would begin to melt.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-019) to further study this issue. | ||||||
| EA06019 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/22/2006 | 11/07/2007 | HEADLIGHT FAILURE | ||
| This ea was opened after receiving reports that the multifunction switch on these vehicles would fail, causing a loss of headlight illumination.some complainants report loss of headlight function while for others temporary lighting was available by pulling on the multifunction switch stalk to illuminate high beam lighting.analysis of the complaint and warranty data show a low and declining failure trend.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted; accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see document file for additional information regarding this resume. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| EA06019 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/22/2006 | 11/07/2007 | HEADLIGHT FAILURE | ||
| This ea was opened after receiving reports that the multifunction switch on these vehicles would fail, causing a loss of headlight illumination.some complainants report loss of headlight function while for others temporary lighting was available by pulling on the multifunction switch stalk to illuminate high beam lighting.analysis of the complaint and warranty data show a low and declining failure trend.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted; accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see document file for additional information regarding this resume. | ||||||
| PE06028 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/28/2006 | 11/22/2006 | HEADLIGHT FAILURE | ||
| Odi has reviewed complaints from consumers stating that they do not have headlight function while operating their vehicle.the reports indicate that a loss of both high and low beam headlights is the result of problems with the vehicles multifunction switch and connecting wiring harness.consumersnoticed that the steering column area (where these parts are located) is heating up.in some cases, smoke would come out of the steering column area and the plastic trim would begin to melt.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-019) to further study this issue. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 dodge neon. the contact stated the high beam light switch failed, which affected his fog lights. after searching the internet he found out that the wiring harness melted and was needed to be replaced. the dealer was later contacted and they advised him that he would have to bring the vehicle in. the contact repaired the vehicle by replacing the high low beam mechanism, but didn't replace the wiring harness. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the current mileage was approximately 185,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 125000 | 1 | |
| Headlights went out while driving at night then would only operate intermittently until finally they didn't work at all. took off the multifunction switch and the electrical connector to the switch was melted. after some research i found out that the manufacturers made the wires too small to carry the electrical load. *tr | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 122567 | ||
| First the fog lights would turn on and off randomly when the headlights were on. upon inspection of the multi-function switch, i noticed a portion of the plug had melted from extreme heat. most likely due to a poor design in the wiring, the circuits or the multi-function switch. had this been left unnoticed it could easily result in extensive damages, fire or personal harm. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | |||
| I have been having problem with my car for about 6 months. one of the problems were my high beams will operate but my low beams wouldnt. now my high beams will operate but i am unable to switch to my low beams. the second problem is with my battery dying several times which resulted in getting a jump from another car. i end up having a battery and alternator replaced on my car last year between nov/dec 2010. just recently i noticed smoke coming from my steering column located near the steering wheel and the smell of something burning. this happen while i was driving. my car didn't start monday 3-28-11 morning so i had it towed to the dealership where i bought the car from. the mechanic had to replace the battery. they ran a diagnostic on the car but no readings regarding electrical problems. the important question pertains to what is draining the battery. | |||
| 11/20/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Just driving one day evening, about 1.5 hours onto the trip i start to smell something wierd and a few minuets later my headlights start to flicker and then they shutoff. i pulled over and checked the fuses, they were all good. i had to stay in a nearby hotel that night. the next morning i looked at an online forum for a solution and found one that suggested that the harness melts. i pulled off the sterring colum and to find the connector into the multifunction switch has completly melted. i bought a new harness and switch and installed myself. the forum said that to keep the headlights off as much as possible to not let the wires get too hot. | |||
| 01/06/2008 | 35000 | ||
| My 2003 dodge neon srt4 started smoking from the steering wheel columm, and my head ligths went out, also my brake lights and dash lights went out as well. when i took it to the mechanic after checking they saw that the connector from the multifunction switch was all melted and had cougth on fire thank god it dindnt spread at the time. i had to replace the whole harness and switch and from forums i have come to know that there is a lot this cars with same problem. this has to stop is really dangerous and is costing us a lot of money, it is really unsafe. | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 112000 | ||
| Multifunction headlight switch failure, smell of burning plastic followed by failure of low beam headlights, pulled on high beams and exited interstate. found pin plug and switch were melted. replace switch and wiring plug. | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 88380 | 1 | |
| The fog light switch stopped working, therefore the fog lights were always on. after stopping at a friends house and the lights worked fine, the headlights and fog lights would not turn on, and the bright lights could only be turned on by pulling and holding the arm back. there was an odd smell, but i thought a fuse must have blown. changing the fuse did not allow the lights to work. i drove the car home behind our other vehicle, and was stopped by the police with no headlights. i explained the situation and they gave me a warning to have the lights fixed. so i made an appointment the next day to have the lights checked. they found the multi function switch was melted and the wiring harness had to be replaced. i am concerned that this could have happened to my wife with children in the car. no headlights driving at night. *tr | |||
| 12/14/2009 | 93000 | 1 | |
| I was getting ready to drive to work. i turned on my headlights to find that they were not functioning. later i removed the multi-function switch and located a burned electrical connector. the current repair will be to replace the multi-switch and burned connector. *tr | |||
| 02/19/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Driving at night, headlights wouldn't switch to low, then headlights ceased working at all, extremely hot, electrical smell, multifunction switch melted, needed to be replaced. *tr | |||
| 04/19/2009 | 109800 | 1 | |
| About 6 months ago while driving to work, it started raining and i turned my headlights on. the headlights would not come on but the driving lights did, i flip the headlight switch up to high beams and the brights worked. i noticed in the process that smoke started coming from steering column and it smelled like wires burning. while driving on the interstate, after it had rained. i set my cruise control, the first time, used it since the smoke. i set the cruise at 75 mph. the car started accelerating to 80 the computer caught the increase and downshifted on it's own. about 10 minutes later, the car started accelerating again, this time it was up to 90 mph, and continuing to gain speed. i pressed the brakes and the cruise control button to release the cruise and neither worked. i was coming up on the exit that i was needing to take. i down shifted the automatic to 2nd and 1st the car slowed, but not enough. i shifted to neutral and still the car would not stop. at the bottom of the exit ramp there was a wide spot that i knew that i could use if a car was coming. at the bottom of the exit ramp i was finally down to 30 mph but still not able to stop. i finally pulled the emergency brake, still the car would not stop. finally when the car was headed up a hill the car slowed to 10 mph and i shifted the car into park and turned it off. finally, i stopped without any damage to the outside of the car, and with out leaving the road. the brakes have been replaced since the smoke and headlights have not worked on dim. the dodge place, dalton, ga is says that the multi functional switch that control the headlight will fix the problem that caused the cruise control to lockup that is on a different control. how many lives have to be injured or lost before chrysler issues a recall for their cars. i had my 8 & 10 yr olds with me earlier, and had just dropped them off. is fixing your parts that are installed on cars by manufacturers worth more than 3+ lives. *tr | |||
| 04/10/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| December 2008, headlights working fine during trip, stopped for gas, and headlights would not come back on. used high beams for about 20 minutes and then switched to low beams were then working. happened at least once a month for the next year. early march, noticed a burning smell, thought it was outside, lights were working fine. while driving alone at night april 2009, tried to use high beams, but multifunction switch would not stay in place, had to hold the switch back for high beams to work. my hands became very warm sitting on the steering wheel, felt closer to the steering column and was incredibly hot. there was nowhere to stop, had to keep driving another hour or so. stopped for 5 minutes and shut off vehicle, when vehicle turned back on, headlights wouldn't work. had to drive with only parking lights at 2am, very unsafe! ever since, headlights no longer work. this has clearly been an issue, and it very easy to find information and other complaints about this same problem. this could have clearly become an even worse problem. tried to replace the multifunction switch, but the plug was melted in place. parts were burned black and brown and incredibly brittle from the intense heat that emanated from the wiring. this final problem happened at about 90,000 miles. i am still currently waiting to find the large sum of money to get this fixed. i am currently not able to drive at night , since i do not have proper lighting. afraid to even use parking lights, as this supplies electrical juice to the switch and could possibly cause a fire, as i have read about other owner's problems. *tr | |||
| 09/08/2008 | 79002 | 1 | |
| My headlights and foglights would periodically shut off or not come on. then only the brights would work and while driving would shut off altogether. finally the headlights and foglights have stopped working. the marker lights and turn signals still work, but i have no illumination ahead of me. it required a switch and connector change. so far there are numerous other neons that have had this happen to them and the dealer refuses to help us in any way, shape, or form. the old parts are still available for examination and the oem bulbs are still around as well. *tr | |||
| 09/26/2008 | 67500 | 1 | |
| My 2003 dodge neon srt-4 was making a funny smell at night then my lights went out and they would only work with my bright switch pulled back. i pulled apart and saw that my switch to my multifunction switch was burnt. i went to dodge and they told me it was not covered under warranty. so i bought a new multifunction switch and plug. i do have all the old parts. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 78000 | 1 | |
| 2003 dodge neon, low beams quit working a few weeks later the fog lights became intermittent, then eventually quit working too. upon examination it was discovered that the connector that attaches to the multifunction switch is melting from being overheated during headlamp/foglamp use. dodge is aware of the problem but does not have a recall on it. a repair kit is available, the description for which clearly indicates that dodge is aware of the problem. research also reveals that the same repair kit is indicated for several other chrysler products exhibiting similar design deficiencies. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2008 | 75000 | 1 | |
| When i use my headlights for 15-20 minutes, i begin to smell a burnt plastic smell and notice the left side of the steering wheel gets very warm. after 20-30 minutes of headlight use the low beams just go dead, it automatically switches to high beams immediately. if i try to turn it back down to low beams, everything goes dark (*very* dangerous at night!). then i am forced to use high beams and blind everyone else for the rest of my trip, or i have to pull over and let the apparent cause (the multifunction switch) cool off for an eternity before resuming my trip. i'm highly uncomfortable knowing that my car has plastic behind the steering wheel on the verge of erupting into flames when i use my headlights. i also consider it extremely hazardous, not only for the fire risk, but also the low beams dying suddenly. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2007 | 80000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge neon. the contact stated that the high beams, headlights and fog lights did not work properly. the switch was replaced, but failed again approximately one month later. there was an opened and closed investigation (ea06019) for the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 12/28/2006 | 49500 | 4 | 06/09/2003 |
| Recently i was driving my 2003 dodge neon sxt going to drop my kids off at my parents house. when i dropped them off my headlights and fog lights were working fine. after dropping them off i got back into my car and started it and went to turn my headlights and fog lights back on only to find that they didn't work! my parking lights and taillights worked but the low beams and fog lights didn't and still don't. i have checked the fuses, the light bulbs and i even checked the switch and they all looked great and from what i can tell the wiring looks good. i belong to a neon club on the internet and there are others having the same problem. i checked on the internet for a recall on the 03' neon and i found one for the exterior lighting but when i called the dealership they said that my car wasn't affected by the recall and i would have to pay to get the car fixed. a car this new should not be having problems like this i can understand some general maintenance sure but not both headlights and fog lights not working at the same time. my high beams work if i hold them on but if i let go of the switch they turn off. *jb | |||
| 12/30/2006 | 50500 | 2 | 06/10/2003 |
| 2003 dodge neon srt-4 multifunction switch failure. the wiring connector to the switch is melted. low beam headlights and fog lights will not turn on. can provide pictures. *nm | |||
| 09/21/2006 | 54000 | 2 | 06/29/2006 |
| Multi-function light switch on the column causing wiring harness connector to melt and catch fire. bright headlights would come on for no reason and not go off. back of switch itself getting very hot. replaced the wire harness connector but problem still occurs, cannot turn headlights on for extended amount of time or connector melts and catches fire again. *jb | |||
| 09/11/2006 | 1 | 05/02/2006 | |
| The problems first started when the fog lights on my 2003 dodge neon had started to come on even when the switch was off. they would do this any time i turned the wheel, or went over a bump. this had been going on for almost 6 months. then about a week ago, my lights would not turn off. the lever wouldn't click when i hit it to turn them off. they continued to stay on, and then would turn off when they wanted to. after about a day i was driving home at night, and all of a sudden my lights turned off, and would not go back on. if there were no street lights, i could have gotten into a severe accident. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
| 01/13/2008 | 80000 | 2 | 11/30/2002 |
| I was using my headlights and fog lights and smelled burning plastic and saw smoke coming from my steering column. i shut off my lights and a few minutes later the smoke stopped. that evening my headlights lost function and only my high beams would work. my high beams now flicker and i'm fearing those will lose function as well. when removing the panel beneath my steering column i looked to see what happened and all i could see is that one of wiring harnesses is melted. i've looked at other investigations that relate including ea06019 and pe06028. *cn | |||
| 06/09/2007 | 70000 | 15 | 08/14/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge neon. while driving various speeds at night, the contact noticed that the headlights would flicker sporadically and the passenger side fog light failed. she had the fog light repaired, but it failed again six months later. several months after that, the interior lighting failed. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle is currently being repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 93,000. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 01/13/2008 | 80000 | 2 | 11/30/2002 |
| I was using my headlights and fog lights and smelled burning plastic and saw smoke coming from my steering column. i shut off my lights and a few minutes later the smoke stopped. that evening my headlights lost function and only my high beams would work. my high beams now flicker and i'm fearing those will lose function as well. when removing the panel beneath my steering column i looked to see what happened and all i could see is that one of wiring harnesses is melted. i've looked at other investigations that relate including ea06019 and pe06028. *cn | |||
| 10/13/2006 | 62000 | 1 | 09/18/2002 |
| 2003 dodge neon lights went out and started seeing smoke coming out of the dash on the left hand side where the multi function switch is. *nm | |||
| 09/08/2006 | 63800 | 3 | 06/05/2004 |
| My multi-function switch on my 2003 dodge neon short circuited and melted the plug that it connects to i have contacted dodge and searched multiple junk yards for the plug and have been unable to find one dodge charges $1100 for the wiring harness i have no low beam headlights or fog lights and cannot afford the plug from the dealership nothing has been done to fix my problem. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 03/22/2007 | 61000 | 1 | 03/10/2003 |
| Sometime last year i was having trouble with my fog lights. i would turn the switch to turn them on, but they would not turn on. i went to the dealer several times to get them fixed. i don't remember what the problem was, but they temporarily fixed them each time. then about 1 week ago, i was driving my car and i noticed a funny smell and white smoke coming out of my steering column. so i pulled over and turned the car off. every time you turned it back on, the steering column got very hot and white smoke would come out of it. i then proceeded to take it to my dealer. there was some melt down inside of my steering column, which came from the multi-function switch. my car insurance and my warranty would not cover the damage, which totaled $630. *jb | |||
| 11/27/2006 | 52000 | 07/30/2005 | |
| Headlight failure due to multi-function switch , and it's costing $456 to repair and not covered under the extended warranty. *jb | |||
| 08/27/2006 | 44410 | 1 | 07/24/2006 |
| The multi-switch and wiring harness behind my steering wheel melted rendering my headlights (low-beam) and fog lights inoperable. *jb | |||
| 04/08/2006 | 46500 | 1 | 07/07/2003 |
| Multi-function switch melting/burning, causing headlights, blinkers and dash lights not to function. problem not presently fixed. *jb | |||
| 05/22/2006 | 1 | 04/25/2003 | |
| There was smoke coming from the steering column. i immediately shut down the car. after starting the car, i realized my headlights were not working. i pulled on the multi-function switch twice and regained the use of my headlights. i dropped the vehicle off at the dealership (big valley dodge/subaru) on 5/24/06. on 5/26/06, at about 4:20 pm, i received a call from marvin in the service department. he advised they were going to replace the multi-function switch and wire harness. he also advised i was being charged $386.00 + tax as my car is out of warranty. it seems as there is no tsb on this problem although there are many neon owners having the same problems. please see links below. http://www.srtforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3461887#post3461887 http://www.srtforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255414&highlight=multifunction+switch http://www.srtforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251467&highlight=multifunction+switch http://www.srtforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=191421&highlight=multifunction+switch. *jb | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 23237 | 3 | 10/05/2004 |
| Dt: the vehicle would shut down completely while in motion and the steering would lock. also, the hazard lights would not come on. this was the third time this problem occurred in a ten month span. the first time this happened was on november 15, 2004, the second was march 23, 2005, and september 25, 2005. the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer twice, and they replaced the battery twice. there was no forewarning, noise and or warning lights. *ak (11/21/05) *sc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 06/04/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Wiring melted in steering column and head lights would not work. had to have dealer repair wiring, replace headlight switch. *tr | |||
| 01/13/2008 | 80000 | 2 | 11/30/2002 |
| I was using my headlights and fog lights and smelled burning plastic and saw smoke coming from my steering column. i shut off my lights and a few minutes later the smoke stopped. that evening my headlights lost function and only my high beams would work. my high beams now flicker and i'm fearing those will lose function as well. when removing the panel beneath my steering column i looked to see what happened and all i could see is that one of wiring harnesses is melted. i've looked at other investigations that relate including ea06019 and pe06028. *cn | |||
| 06/09/2007 | 70000 | 15 | 08/14/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge neon. while driving various speeds at night, the contact noticed that the headlights would flicker sporadically and the passenger side fog light failed. she had the fog light repaired, but it failed again six months later. several months after that, the interior lighting failed. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle is currently being repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 93,000. | |||
| 02/07/2007 | 52500 | 1 | 09/07/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that while attempting to drive the 2003 dodge neon with 52500 failure mileage the headlights did not work. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they informed the contact that the problem with the headlights was a failure in the wiring. the current mileage was 53000 miles.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 08/29/2007 | 77500 | 2 | 06/15/2003 |
| I would like to add a complaint to the nhtsa action number: ea06019. i have a 2003 dodge neon and the multifunction switch for my head lights has failed twice. in both cases i noticed a plume of smoke come out of my steering column and with in two weeks i lost my low beams and then my high beams failed a week or so later. the multifunction switch was replaced under warranty the first time that it failed. the second time (which happened this past week) my car is no longer under warranty and i must now pay to have the multifunctions switch replaced. *tr | |||
| 09/08/2006 | 63800 | 3 | 06/05/2004 |
| My multi-function switch on my 2003 dodge neon short circuited and melted the plug that it connects to i have contacted dodge and searched multiple junk yards for the plug and have been unable to find one dodge charges $1100 for the wiring harness i have no low beam headlights or fog lights and cannot afford the plug from the dealership nothing has been done to fix my problem. *jb | |||
| 10/07/2005 | 1 | ||
| I noticed one day that a white puff of smoke came from the steering column shroud. i turned the car off immediately and turned it back on. it did not happen again so i continued to use the vehicle. several months after my headlights stopped working, the brights however worked fine. i could wiggle the wiring in the dash the steering wheel all the way down and they worked. i made an appointment with the dealer and before i could get in the headlights died completely. the dealer replaced the multi-function stalk under warranty and everything worked fine until i sold the car. *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 04/14/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| My headlights and fog lights would not turn on one morning. i took the steering column apart and noticed that the wiring plug was melted. i contacted the dealership and they stated this is a problem with the neons and the wiring as well as the light switch needs to be replaced. *tr | |||
| 01/13/2008 | 80000 | 2 | 11/30/2002 |
| I was using my headlights and fog lights and smelled burning plastic and saw smoke coming from my steering column. i shut off my lights and a few minutes later the smoke stopped. that evening my headlights lost function and only my high beams would work. my high beams now flicker and i'm fearing those will lose function as well. when removing the panel beneath my steering column i looked to see what happened and all i could see is that one of wiring harnesses is melted. i've looked at other investigations that relate including ea06019 and pe06028. *cn | |||
| 11/03/2006 | 78000 | 1 | 03/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the headlight switch was defective. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer to change the module switch and harness to correct the problem. | |||
| 10/13/2006 | 62000 | 1 | 09/18/2002 |
| 2003 dodge neon lights went out and started seeing smoke coming out of the dash on the left hand side where the multi function switch is. *nm | |||
| 09/21/2006 | 54000 | 2 | 06/29/2006 |
| Multi-function light switch on the column causing wiring harness connector to melt and catch fire. bright headlights would come on for no reason and not go off. back of switch itself getting very hot. replaced the wire harness connector but problem still occurs, cannot turn headlights on for extended amount of time or connector melts and catches fire again. *jb | |||
| 06/11/2006 | 1 | 10/01/2005 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's headlight multi function switch did not function. the vehicle was not taken to a service dealer. *ak | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 30000 | 1 | 04/03/2003 |
| Headlight switch and associated wiring harness shorted and melted resulting in loss of all interior and exterior lighting. *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 02/20/2004 | 42000 | 1 | |
| While driving 35 mph steering column caught on fire. consumer extinguished the fire by turning off the turn signals. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the turn signal switch and wiring harness needed to be replaced. *ak | |||