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NHTSA Campaign ID:  00V366000
Component:  Equipment:Child Seat
Manufacturer:  Daimler-Chrysler Corporation
Year:
2001
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Neon
Recall Date:
11/15/2000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1211756
Manufactured: 06/1999 - 10/2000
Defect Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Corrective Summary:
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  00V415000
Component:  Equipment:Tire Reserve Load Label (Glove Compartment)
Manufacturer:  Daimler-Chrysler Corporation
Year:
2001
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Neon
Recall Date:
11/15/2000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1504
Manufactured: 12/15/2000
Defect Summary:
Passenger vehicles equipped with the sport appearance package fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 110, "tire selection and rims." certain vehicles built with 16" wheels and tires were equipped with the incorrect tire placard.
Consequence Summary:
The label specifies the wrong recommended tire size. This could cause the owner to select incorrect replacement tires.
Corrective Summary:
Owners will be provided with a new label, or, if the owner wishes, their dealer can install the label for them.

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