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Dodge Neon Year Recalled

DaimlerChrysler Corporation

Models: Dodge Neon Year: 2001

Number Involved: 137

Dates of Manufacture: June - October 2000

Noncompliance: These passenger vehicles, built with 16-inch wheels and equipped with an R/T package, have an incorrect tire placard. The vehicles were equipped with P195/50R16 tires but the tire placard indicated that the recommended tire sizes were P185/65R14 and P185/65R15. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, ATire Selection and Rims.@

Remedy: Owners will be provided with a correct label and installation instructions. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Feb. 14, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

[NHTSA Recall No. 01V039/DaimlerChrysler Recall No. 972]