NHTSA recall 03V034000
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Plymouth Prowler
Reported Feb 5, 200311,698 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number C03Built Jan 1, 1997 – Mar 31, 2002
The defect
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.
The risk
A ball joint that has separated may result in loss of directional control.
The 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