Vehicle recall 03V034000 · February 5, 2003
1997, 1999-2002 Plymouth Prowler
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- Notes
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V034000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 5, 2003
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- C03
- Owner notification
- April 4, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,698
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Vehicles covered
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