'99 Plymouth Prowler Recalls
| Recall Date: |
MAR 13, 2006 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected: |
PROWLER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
7440
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 13, 2006
Model Affected:
1999 PLYMOUTH PROWLER
Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Consequence:
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
Potential Units Affected:
7440
Notes:
BRAKE PARTS, INC.
| Recall Date: |
FEB 05, 2003 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Model Affected: |
PROWLER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
11698
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 05, 2003
Model Affected:
1999 PLYMOUTH PROWLER
Summary:
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.
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
Potential Units Affected:
11698
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION C03
| Recall Date: |
NOV 04, 1999 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Model Affected: |
PROWLER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
546
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 04, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 PLYMOUTH PROWLER
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
546
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 855
| Recall Date: |
OCT 23, 2006 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected: |
PROWLER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
39243
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 23, 2006
Model Affected:
1999 PLYMOUTH PROWLER
Summary:
CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.
Consequence:
FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-461-1834.
Potential Units Affected:
39243
Notes:
TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC
| Recall Date: |
MAY 14, 1998 |
| Component: |
INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected: |
PROWLER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
457
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 14, 1998
Model Affected:
1999 PLYMOUTH PROWLER
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
457
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
| Recall Date: |
SEP 15, 1999 |
| Component: |
INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected: |
PROWLER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3102
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 15, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 PLYMOUTH PROWLER
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
3102
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 844