Structure: frame and membersRecall 99V-313 · 1999 Plymouth Prowler
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 99V-313 covers 546 1999 Plymouth Prowler for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V313000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
SOME OF THESE FRAMES COULD FRACTURE UNDER VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE HANDLING OR VEHICLE CONTROL.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VEHICLES.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. 855. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 20, 2000. 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 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 11, 1999 to August 20, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.