Plymouth Prowler 2000

• Recall 37162 [USA]: Fuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 59354 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 57531 [USA]: A ball joint that has separated may result in loss of directional control.
  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.
  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
  daimlerchrysler recall no.C03. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 7770 [USA]: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
  Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
  owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
  owner notification began november 12, 2000.Owners who do not receive the free owner's manual addendum within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2003031 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the front lower control arm ball joints could experience a loss of lubrication, which could eventually allow the knuckle to separate from the lower control arm while the vehicle is in operation. A ball joint separation could possibly result in a loss of directional control. Correction: dealer will replace both front lower control arm ball joints.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Ball joint separation investigation # EA02033

  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¿s assessment of the ball joint failures is that the joint failure may be precipitated by the loss of joint lubrication.The loss of lubrication could result in accelerated wear and possible joint separation. Daimler chrysler believes that the loss of joint lubrication is the result of leaks or tears in the rubber boot that protects the ball joint.These leaks or tears could be caused by contact with other internal parts of the ball joint or torsional loading that twists the boot.By letter dated february 4, 2003, the manufacturer advised this agency of its decision to initiate a safety recall campaign for all of the 11,698 subject vehicles built from january, 1997 to march, 2001 to correct the defect identified in this ea (copy attached).The action is identified by nhtsa as recall no. 03v-034.
  

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The lower ball joints fail constantly, i have had to replace my lower ball joints 3 times in 19,000 miles. Chrysler has recalled them and replaced them free for the first failure, but will not replace additional failures. A lower ball joint failure will cause loss of steering and will cause an accident. Every time they fail, they also destroy the rim. Chrysler knows very well that this is a problem, but will not cover the cost of replacements after they have repaired this item once. Every time there is a failure, chrysler wants to sell you a complete lower control arm that cost $ 1200 dollars each. The lower ball joint usually fails when pulling away from a curb with the wheels turned, and there is a loss of steering at this point. Chrysler knows this is a problem, and should warranty this item for life as most of the prowlers are very low mileage with less than 30,000 miles. Chrysler does have a recall kit that is available to dealers only that includes the ball joints only , but will not sell them to the public and we can only buy them with the complete lower control arm. This is a safety item that can & will cause an accident. The recall kit part number is ( cbbtc030)

While driving, the ball joint separated from the lower control arm and the car had to be quickly stopped. The car was not drivable and had to be assisted to a safe area. The car was recalled in 2003 to address the same problem (2000 plymouth prowler suspension recall 03v034000). However, i was told by the person repairing the car that the replacement part has the same problem of coming apart during driving and it is a major safety hazard. Chrysler will not honor the old recall or issue a new one because the car is a plymouth and they do not service or back plymouth products as a result of their bankruptcy.

Window regulator or the cable envelope that has cracked open and not allowing the spinning cable to push the window and the cable is literally coming out of the envelope, or envelope/tubing is simply pulling apart while the interior cable is in motion. . *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 plymouth prowler. In 2001, the contact first experienced failure with the front passenger side lower ball joint. The dealer replaced the lower ball joint at the cost of $1,800. In 2003, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 03v034000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower arm). The vehicle was taken to the dealer a total of five times for the failure. The most recent failure occurred on february 8, 2008. While driving approximately 5 mph, the front passenger side lower ball joint failed. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 plymouth prowler. The contact stated that the hood props would not support the hood lid when opened. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired. The exact repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 1,952.

The vehicle's lower ball joints were recalled 18 months ago but the dealer still hasn't received the parts to repair the problem. *nm recall campaign 03v034000. *sc *jb

The hood supports will not hold the hood up while i am working on the engine. The car is a 2000 plymouth prowler. Chrysler replaced the hood supports under warranty for the same problem. If you have you head under the hood, it slowly settles on your head. This a recurring problem. The date below was the last time i had the hood open.*ak

Hood shocks do not support hood weight. I have had the hood crash down several times, i was hit in the head and had my fingers cut. Other owners of plymouth/chrysler prowlers have reported changing the hood shocks several times with no solution. Several other owners have reported being hit on the head while looking under the hood, having injured their wrists and fingers from hoods crashing down.*ak

Hood shocks do not support hood weight. I have had the hood crash down several times, but no one was hurt. Part is of faulty design. Replacements do not workl, and crash hood if underhood sound insulation gets wet. Extereme danger of death by crashing hood. Many other owners of plymouth/chrysler prowlers have reported changing the hood shocks several times with no solution. Several other owners have reported being hit on the head while looking under the hood, having injured their wrists and fingers from hoods crashing down. You have received many reports already. When the hell are you going to do something about this? How many people have to get injured or die? Why don't you do your job, like you are supposed to, and demand a dc recall. Please do not take this lightly, it is a serious problem, with serious consequences.*ak

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0456 [1] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
• P1494 [1] EGRCHK Solenoid Circuit Malfunction