1999 Plymouth Prowler Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1999 Plymouth Prowler. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V034000Feb 5, 200311,698 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
  Covers: Plymouth Prowler 1997, 1999–2002

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints may experience a loss of lubrication that can result in accelerated wear and possible separation from the steering knuckle.

  Possible consequence: A ball joint that has separated may result in loss of directional control.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower control arm ball joints with modified assemblies. Owner notification began on april 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at…

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• 99V313000Nov 4, 1999546 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Frame and members
  Covers: Plymouth Prowler 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some aluminum castings used in the manufacture of the vehicle frame may have missed the required heat treatment operation resulting in soft frame castings.

  Possible consequence: Some of these frames could fracture under vehicle operating conditions, resulting in loss of vehicle handling or vehicle control.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace these vehicles.

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• 99V245000Sep 15, 19993,102 vehicles potentially affected
  Interior lighting
  Covers: Plymouth Prowler 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake system on these vehicles does not comply with fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."

  Possible consequence: The brake indicator lamp circuit does not contain the required ground circuit to illuminate the lamp in the event of a brake system hydraulic malfunction.

  Remedy: Dealers will attach a wiring jumper to the brake system pressure differential switch.

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• 98V104000May 14, 1998457 vehicles potentially affected
  Interior lighting
  Covers: Plymouth Prowler 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The back light bulbs for the liquid crystal display for the gear shift position (prndl) and the odometer were not properly installed.

  Possible consequence: If the bulbs fall out, the display may be difficult to read.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly with clusters that have bulbs that have been properly twist-locked in place.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA02033Ball joint separationClosed · Nov 26, 2002
• PE02062BALL JOINTClosed · Aug 13, 2002

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