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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 09/25/2010 | 49725 | ||
| I own a 2001 chrysler prowler and on september 25, 2010 i was driving home from a car show and the right front lower ball joint failed. the lower suspension a arm collasped and the wheel caved in. just an hour earlier i was driving on the freeway and this could have resulted in a terrible accident. this ball joint was the replacement from a re-call for all prowler ball joints. the ball joint that failed was the new design and i don't understand why it too failed. i had the car towed to the chrysler dealership and they replaced both lower balls joint under the previuos re-call notification for the second time. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 04/17/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer contacted the sales/service dealer regarding recall remedy 03v034000. the dealer advised the manufacturer did not send advance parts for remedy, and parts can only be ordered once the vehicle experienced the failure. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 12/17/2006 | 3100 | 1 | |
| Tl*- the contact said that the font spanking ball joint has a recall that has not been addressed. the contact said that he had made a right turn and accelerated to 16 mph when the ball joint failed. the contact said that he will have the car towed to a shop and that he will save all parts and the repair order. | |||
| 11/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| Six months ago consumer received nhtsa recall 03v034000; concerning control arm ball joints. dealer still didn't have the proper tools to fix the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 9500 | |||
| While driving at 55 mph, consumer states vehicle took a nose dive into the pavement and suddenly drifted to the left hitting a concrete barrier. took to dealer and dealer states the front drivers side ball joint had separated. please provide any further information. ph | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 11/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| Six months ago consumer received nhtsa recall 03v034000; concerning control arm ball joints. dealer still didn't have the proper tools to fix the vehicle. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 19000 | 4 | |
| Front shocks and hood lift supports failed (4) times | |||
| 03/08/2005 | 7020 | 1 | |
| The front shocks on the 2001 prowler are leaking the vehicle only has 7,020 miles and is less then 3 years old. *ak | |||
| 02/18/2005 | 16802 | 4 | 12/20/2000 |
| This vehicle has frequent failures of the front shock absorbers.they are prone to leaking suspension fluid onto themselves and the surrounding chassis, brake ,exhaust and engine components. it is driven normally and has few miles. there is no decernable cause to the failure. it is my belief that the shock absorbers are either poorly made or of a defective design. they have been replaced twice, once at 2000 miles and again at 8000 miles. thiese repairs were done under warranty.they are now leaking again at 16000 miles. *ak | |||