1997-2002 Plymouth Prowler recall: lower arm

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on February 5, 2003. It covers about 11,698 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 11,698
reported: Feb 5, 2003
owners notified: Apr 4, 2003
related complaints: 30

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

Affected vehicles

Plymouth Prowler 1997, 1999-2002 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 30 complaints about suspension problems.

1999 Plymouth Prowler 2000 Plymouth Prowler 2001 Plymouth Prowler 2002 Plymouth Prowler

Questions about recall 03V034000

Is there a recall on the 1997-2002 Plymouth Prowler lower arm?

Yes. Recall 03V034000, reported on February 5, 2003, covers about 11,698 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V034000?

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

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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