Plymouth Prowler recalls
There are 7 safety recalls on record for the Plymouth Prowler, covering 1,950,404 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Plymouth Prowler recalls by model year
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Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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
Recall number 03V034000 · Recall details
Child seat
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 00V366000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V313000 · Recall details
Interior lighting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake system on these vehicles does not comply with fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V245000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.
Recall number 98V184000 · Recall details
Interior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V104000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. Some of the frame welds that affect vehicle control and crashworthiness were omitted in six zones in the frame.
- Risk
- Loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of the critical welds. Any vehicles missing welds will be corrected by teams of welders in the field.
Recall number 98V047000 · Recall details
Questions about the Plymouth Prowler recalls
How do I check if my Plymouth Prowler has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Plymouth Prowler have?
7, covering suspension, child seat and structure.
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