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JUST JP Prowler Junkie Posts: 1023 |
posted 03-12-2003 08:39 PM
Today was the day. I don't have any pics, but my passenger joint popped today. Was pulling into a restaurant parking lot when mine popped. Damaged wheel and cracked fender. Parts are on order. Mine is currently being fixed under extended warranty. NOT from recall. They are replacing my wheel and fender as "resultant damage". I feel lucky that I was going so slow AND in a parking lot when mine occurred. I am worried that other Kat owners may not be so lucky. If you read this and can park your Kat, please do so. I AM NOT attempting to make anyone paranoid, just afraid of someone truly being hurt or killed by this. Had this happened on the highway, I may not be posting this. P.S. My service rep said when he spoke with DC, this had happened to at least 10 Kats so far. ------------------ 2000 Black Kat "self-proclaimed" poorest Prowler owner  mods: 1) ceramic pads 2) Bill's 2.1 intake with EGR bypass 3) "cracked ice" shimmers 4)51,000+ (s)miles  This message has been edited by JUST JP on 03-12-2003 at 08:45 PM |
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Tom Santella Prowler Junkie Posts: 1484 |
posted 03-12-2003 08:43 PM
JP, Thats real scary. Please tell me ,how many miles on your Kat. ------------------ |
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JUST JP Prowler Junkie Posts: 1023 |
posted 03-12-2003 08:46 PM
Tom, If you'll look at my mods list, I just went over 51,000 miles. |
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apollo232 Prowler Junkie Posts: 173 |
posted 03-12-2003 08:46 PM
JP, glad to hear your ok!! Its always on my mind when driving my Kat. How many miles on your Kat? |
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Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 |
posted 03-12-2003 08:54 PM
The Lord was looking out for you, Glad you are OK, You can never be replaced  trust me.......... |
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Tom Santella Prowler Junkie Posts: 1484 |
posted 03-12-2003 09:02 PM
JP , Your right. I had seen that there on your mod list before. I think thats about where some others had their problems. Thank God your OK. It's been snowing since I got my Kat and I can't get past the 250 mile mark. I probably shouldn't wait and just go when I get the recall. ------------------ |
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BeWare Prowler Junkie Posts: 18511 |
posted 03-12-2003 09:12 PM
JP were there any warning signs? |
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JUST JP Prowler Junkie Posts: 1023 |
posted 03-12-2003 09:27 PM
Beware, The only warning I can give is that the steering got tight and didn't want to go to center by itself. Also, 5 days ago, noticed squealing noise coming from the suspension. ------------------ |
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WILD THING Prowler Junkie Posts: 782 |
posted 03-12-2003 10:44 PM
glad your o.k. |
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JUST JP Prowler Junkie Posts: 1023 |
posted 03-12-2003 11:03 PM
Something I would like to add. If you are under the impression that you can check for corrosion and tell if you are ok, DON'T! 24 hours prior to mine popping, my Prowler tech. said he saw NO SIGN of any problems. He even drove it. |
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TFischer Prowler Junkie Posts: 4913 |
posted 03-12-2003 11:11 PM
JP: Glad to hear that you are okay!! That could have been a very bad accident! Man - to think you and I were out on the highway doing 75 side by side running back and forth just a couple of weeks ago! I'm so glad you were just pulling into a parking lot when that happened! Take care and hope to see you soon! Tami P.S. Ken wanted me to say something else about it popping, but I won't even go there!! |
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Todd Cameron unregistered Posts: 4913 |
posted 03-12-2003 11:46 PM
Glad your OK, my black is starting to "wonder" around. I know it's oput of alignment, but this might be a part too, 21 K on her. |
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dbudner Prowler Junkie Posts: 1391 |
posted 03-13-2003 06:20 AM
JP, you just aren't having much lately are you. Don't walk under any ladders! |
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KatAddict Prowler Junkie Posts: 1220 |
posted 03-13-2003 06:21 AM
Maybe we should add a "Symptoms" category somewhere on the site so that others know what to look for! |
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CTProwler Prowler Junkie Posts: 3915 |
posted 03-13-2003 06:42 AM
Glad your Ok-- Your right could have been alot worse ------------------ |
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Marty Usher Prowler Junkie Posts: 13833 |
posted 03-13-2003 06:43 AM
JP - sorry to hear about it, especially since I now have 55,000 miles on mine. Of course I "baby" mine when I drive it and don't abuse it in anyway.  I am glad DC is fixing your's and hope the recall happens soon. My dealer just checked mine last week, so I guess that doesn't give me any piece of mind. Hope you are back on the road Prowling soon. Marty |
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Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 |
posted 03-13-2003 06:47 AM
Marty I hate to say it, YOUR NEXT, Be very careful my friend. PLEASE |
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Marty Usher Prowler Junkie Posts: 13833 |
posted 03-13-2003 07:13 AM
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AS things are planned now, I'll be zooming through Indy on April 3rd! |
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ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 |
posted 03-13-2003 07:22 AM
Marty - I about puked reading your post. You can go to hell for lieing you know.
JP - maybe you can get a new rear rotor out of it,,,,,claim pain and suffering. Glad you are OK. This message has been edited by ALLEY CAT on 03-13-2003 at 07:41 AM |
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Steve T Prowler Junkie Posts: 1038 |
posted 03-13-2003 07:35 AM
Glad you are OK. Find some way to guilt them into a new rear rotor. I would like to see the mileage/year of the 10 failures that your service rep spoke of. ------------------ |
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Randy Cobb Prowler Junkie Posts: 4070 |
posted 03-13-2003 08:03 AM
JP - Sorry to hear about the ball joint, but glad to hear you are OK and little damage to your Kat. What little time I'll be driving mine over the next few weeks, I'm certainly not gonna have my kids riding along. ------------------ |
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ETMIDZT Prowler Junkie Posts: 2278 |
posted 03-13-2003 08:04 AM
Thanks for posting! Glad you are OK! I'm going to email this to some of my Prowlin' friends that don't Do the POA! Once again....Glad you are Ok! |
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dpena Administrating Kat Posts: 5359 |
posted 03-13-2003 12:15 PM
Hey JP, Very scarry stuff... I'm at 21K miles and the thought does cross my mind. Someone in your family is keeping you in their prayers!! Insurance covers your loved ones when we die but prayer keeps us alive while we live. Good thing to have.. Thank GOD you survived what could have been something very tragic for you and probably to those around you. Later.. |
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Black Tie 161 Prowler Junkie Posts: 3563 |
posted 03-13-2003 12:19 PM
Glad you're OK! |
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ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 |
posted 03-13-2003 12:23 PM
Glad you are okay. I am going to go pick up my ex-wife right now for her first Prowler ride. I may not be back for a month or so. |
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