Recall 03V034000: 1997, 1999–2002 Plymouth Prowler

Report received

Feb 5, 2003

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

11,698vehicles

Model years

1997, 1999–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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 1-800-853-1403 or check on-line at http://www.chrysler.com/webselfservice/chrysler/index.jsp

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Plymouth Prowler2 complaints
• 1999 Plymouth Prowler18 complaints
• 2000 Plymouth Prowler17 complaints
• 2001 Plymouth Prowler21 complaints
• 2002 Plymouth Prowler3 complaints