Plymouth Prowler 1997
Model Prowler made in 1997 by Plymouth got 2 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 38 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, suspension. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and structure.
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E088000 | TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC | E (Equipment) | 39243 | 10/06/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/23/2006 | 10/26/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | Fuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fuel pump modules and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V184000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1992 to 07/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 722600 | 01/11/1999 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/06/1998 | 08/17/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during january 1999. 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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E022000 | BRAKE PARTS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7440 | 03/20/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/13/2006 | 03/13/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V047000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1997 to 12/15/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 245 | 03/23/1998 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/12/1998 | 03/19/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 23, 1998. 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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V034000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1997 to 03/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 11698 | 04/04/2003 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/05/2003 | 02/12/2003 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | A ball joint that has separated may result in loss of directional control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no.c03. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 082700 | 09/29/2000 | 6092304 | Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt | 12/04/2000 | |
| 970919083297 | 09/19/1997 | 54423 | Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 083799 | 11/12/1999 | 081798C | 6089800 | Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt | 02/25/2000 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
| 083997 | 11/28/1997 | 6088845 | Vehicle may experience remote keyless entry transmitter batteries discharge prematurely. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| 0832097 | 09/19/1997 | 6088834 | Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 07-05-93 | 6088786 | Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm | 01/07/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 180100 | 02/04/2000 | 609988 | Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 090997 | 12/19/1997 | 6088858 | Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 250298 | 10/23/1998 | 602881 | Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 1801201 | 05/25/2001 | 620066 | Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt | 07/11/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 240898 | 06/05/1998 | 601574 | A growl noise is heard during a/c operation and / or air cleaner element difficult to access. *yc | 08/10/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 080997 | 02/28/1997 | 51975 | Air bag warning labels. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 0801501 | 07/06/2001 | 620919 | Information on moisture in headlamps. *tt | 09/04/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 140897 | 11/21/1997 | 6088884 | Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 140499 | 10/22/1999 | 610024 | A condition may exist where the fuel tank is slow to fill or will only fill to half full. *tt | 04/14/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 2100903 | 10/02/2005 | 2101805 | 10003524 | Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure. various models including the 2004 ram truck, durango, sebring convertible, cherokee, vision, neon, and voyager. *tt *sc | 10/22/2003 |
| 2100601 | 03/16/2001 | 211699 | 621898 | Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj | 10/03/2001 |
| 210599A | 09/03/1999 | 210599 | 607959 | This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt | 10/19/1999 |
| 210499 | 02/26/1999 | 604364 | Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 181299 | 06/18/1999 | 181797 | 607298 | This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt | 09/17/1999 |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 210798 | 04/24/1998 | 600751 | Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak | 06/05/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 211099 | 06/25/1999 | 210598 | 606171 | Subject regarding auxiliary differential vent. *tt | 08/11/1999 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 210997 | 05/16/1997 | 6089028 | Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm | 01/12/2000 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
| 183298 | 09/25/1998 | 603635 | Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc | 11/17/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 230100 | 01/21/2000 | 610006 | Information on convertible top damage. *tt | 04/13/2000 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 220498 | 11/13/1998 | 602591 | Subject regarding low tire pressure warning lamp. *yc | 01/05/1999 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 1802002 | 06/24/2002 | 183298 | 634272 | Flash programming failure recovery. *slc | 09/28/2002 |
| 2601200 | 12/01/2000 | 618413 | Information on service publication updates. *jb | 04/12/2001 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 210699 | 04/02/1999 | 605014 | Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control. *tt | 05/24/1999 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 183097 | 10/31/1997 | 6089144 | Vehicle may experienc cold stsrt idle quality/sags/hesitation. *nlm | 01/13/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 2301502 | 04/01/2002 | 2302701 | 634077 | Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc | 09/27/2002 |
| 2302701 | 09/21/2001 | 2303400 | 625650 | Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt | 11/30/2001 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||
| RQ98018 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/07/1998 | 07/08/2002 | FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK | 98V184000 | |
| The thermoplastic fuel rails of these vehicles have cracks forming on the outlet rail, along the molding gate seams. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| EA02033 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/26/2002 | 02/10/2003 | BALL JOINT SEPARATION | 03V034000 | |
| Odi has received complaints that the subject vehicles have had one or both of their lower ball joints separate and cause the front of the vehicle to drop to the ground.daimler chrysler | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | ||||||
| EA02033 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/26/2002 | 02/10/2003 | BALL JOINT SEPARATION | 03V034000 | |
| Odi has received complaints that the subject vehicles have had one or both of their lower ball joints separate and cause the front of the vehicle to drop to the ground.daimler chrysler | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||
| EA02033 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/26/2002 | 02/10/2003 | BALL JOINT SEPARATION | 03V034000 | |
| Odi has received complaints that the subject vehicles have had one or both of their lower ball joints separate and cause the front of the vehicle to drop to the ground.daimler chrysler | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||
| EA02033 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/26/2002 | 02/10/2003 | BALL JOINT SEPARATION | 03V034000 | |
| Odi has received complaints that the subject vehicles have had one or both of their lower ball joints separate and cause the front of the vehicle to drop to the ground.daimler chrysler | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| Recall # 98v184000 chrysler/fuel injection leakage; dealer does not have parts to correct recall. parts are on back order. owner has contacted dealer twice and chrysler customer service department once. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 05/02/1999 | 1 | ||
| When driving and upon hitting a bump in the road/surface or driving on rough road surface, hood latch will become unlatched, causing the hood to fly up due to the switch which became activated. consumer has contacted the dealer., said that there was nothing wrong with the switch. *ak *ml | |||