2001 Plymouth Prowler Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2001 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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• 00V366000Nov 9, 20001,211,756 vehicles potentially affected
  Child seat
  Covers: Plymouth Prowler 2000–2001, Neon 2000–2001, Dodge Neon 2000–2001 +16 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: 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.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA02033Ball joint separationClosed · Nov 26, 2002

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