Recall 03V034000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Defect in 1997-2002 PLYMOUTH PROWLER
RECALL This recall affects up to 11,698 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V034000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 11,698 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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
Related Recalls for PLYMOUTH
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10E059000 | 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 22,689 | |
| 10E034000 | 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | EQUIPMENT | 6,686 | |
| 09E056000 | 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 5,787 | |
| 09E043000 | 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE | EQUIPMENT | 30,351 | |
| 08E033000 | 1989 PLYMOUTH HORIZON | SUSPENSION | 6,903 | |
| 07E104000 | 1999 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1,657 | |
| 07E064000 | 1978 PLYMOUTH SAPPORO | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 34,000 | |
| 06E091000 | 1999 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 24,358 | |
| 06E088000 | 1997 PLYMOUTH PROWLER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 39,243 | |
| 06V001000 | 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 216,299 |