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PROWLER-KEITH Prowler Junkie Posts: 1243 |
posted 02-04-2003 08:25 AM
Thks for all your persistence Koz.. I've asked my dealer in Canuck land to check regularly to see if they do .. PK |
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Kozican Prowler Junkie Posts: 802 |
posted 02-04-2003 09:01 AM
Its good to know Neal has confirmed and already recieved info on this. Bruce emailed me this morning: ALL YEARS OF THE PROWLER are involved!! He left me no info on a recall number. I assume he doesnt have that info and is requesting Chrysler to contact us all. Mike K., If you need help driving the cars in, let me know. I'll take the High Voltage for you! LOL Don |
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butchcee Prowler Junkie Posts: 7476 |
posted 02-04-2003 09:16 AM
This would bite for those that have polished or painted arms if DC will only replace the whole arm and not just the joint. |
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jd2ksilver Prowler Junkie Posts: 4360 |
posted 02-04-2003 10:03 AM
Those ball joints come out Al. I really doubt that they would replace the whole unit. In fact, I doubt that this is going to happen period. JMO. But this would have come out years ago. Anyway they do pop out, and some of the problem is the A arm receivers differ in hole circumference. One of mine needed a brass shim for one of them. Anyway, like I said, JMO. I don't think I would take a replacement just for that reason. Now you don't have to keep a record of it Dan, I said it in print. ------------------
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GaryE Prowler Junkie Posts: 631 |
posted 02-04-2003 11:41 AM
I remove and replace the ball joints all the time as part of the chroming process. I hope they make ball joints available so I can get some spare ones. I run into boots that have been damages and would like to get some more spare ones since I am almost out. I have been told that it is the bottom ball joint only that has failed. I have not seen any evidence of the problem when inspecting the pieces during the chroming process. Please keep us all informed of progress. ------------------ |
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Kozican Prowler Junkie Posts: 802 |
posted 02-04-2003 02:15 PM
JD, I think this will happen.My reason is 1.)Neal has already confirmed to check these for play. 2.) There have already been a few that have failed. 3.) the D.O.T. is involved and has informed them to do so. Firestone had a recall due to a few rollovers, right? It is a SAFETY issue and if loss of life occures by failing to recall, that family will just about OWN Chrysler. JMO Neal, If you have a TSB on this can you post it? Don |
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Al's Prowler Prowler Junkie Posts: 1374 |
posted 02-04-2003 03:43 PM
quote: I doubt there's any play on a new or near new Prowler, is this going to be a recall or TSB. If it's a TSB it's very unlikely owners will be notified of the problem ( if there is one ), thanks for update. Al |
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neal Prowler Junkie Posts: 159 |
posted 02-04-2003 07:28 PM
we do not have the imformation yet on the recall.i left out the not in my statement earlier.i would think this is going to be an inspection of the front upper and lower ball on front.we have a recall on some chrysler cars to inspect the balljoints check for play and if the rubber boot is torn we replace the arms.the prowler service manual page 2-20 tells you to replace the a-arms if balljoints are bad. |
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jeanszoo Prowler Junkie Posts: 111 |
posted 02-04-2003 11:35 PM
Thank you for the info., I had no idea about this, sooooo, while I was at the dealer today, getting my cruise control, and cd changer replaced, I asked how I would know if this was going bad, they told me that it would cause a squish, or looseness in the steering, and if it fell out the steering wheel would all of a sudden turn on way, and I would still be going straight, or something like that. That is a scarry thought!!!!!!!!!!!! Any way, I just thought that I would put in my .02, gee whiz, where is that cent sign hiding? |
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Black Tie 161 Prowler Junkie Posts: 3563 |
posted 02-05-2003 07:18 AM
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GRROWL Prowler Junkie Posts: 2404 |
posted 02-05-2003 08:11 AM
quote: What the dealer described sounds like the standard balljoint check for wear. If memory serves, the experts on this board have stated that the failure mode is just the opposite - the joint seizes and then breaks - an early symption is TIGHT STEERING. The recommended check (again from memory) is to disconnect the tie rods and make sure the joints are LOOSE and turn freely (i.e., not seized). Can someone with more expertise than me in this area please confirm what the proper safety check should consist of? If we're going to go through this to gain a sense of security, we should at least confirm the proper safety check. -GRROWL |
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Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 |
posted 02-05-2003 10:02 AM
Before the crash on my 99 the steering was way more harder than my 2000, way more, after having all the Suspension replaced and both sides done it like the 2000 but a little smoother, they also replaced the steering unit... thanks for the reminder Steve... |
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Kozican Prowler Junkie Posts: 802 |
posted 02-05-2003 01:20 PM
GRROWL, Your correct......I experianced a hard steer for a couple weeks prior to mine breaking.I took it in and they said it was "safe" to drive while the steering rack was ordered. After picking it up late that week, It broke on sunday of that weekend. I had just returned from a emergency trip taking my little one to the doctor. We had been driving about 70mph just a couple hours previously. That is what scared the hell out of me!!!! |
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jeanszoo Prowler Junkie Posts: 111 |
posted 02-05-2003 01:33 PM
Now I am getting confused, I guess that I will find out if it happens to me. Thanks for all the help. |
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GRROWL Prowler Junkie Posts: 2404 |
posted 02-05-2003 01:49 PM
This was discussed at last week's chat session. I assume it will be a topic tonight @ 7:00 EST? -GRROWL |
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spoons Prowler Junkie Posts: 2083 |
posted 02-05-2003 02:09 PM
I informed the local dealer and they want the recall #? |
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GRROWL Prowler Junkie Posts: 2404 |
posted 02-05-2003 03:18 PM
Just checked NHTSA, no recall yet. Here's one of the complaints: Make: PLYMOUTH -GRROWL |
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jeanszoo Prowler Junkie Posts: 111 |
posted 02-05-2003 06:24 PM
Thank you GRROWL, I am so glad that you cleared that up for me, fortunately mine is a 2001. |
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GRROWL Prowler Junkie Posts: 2404 |
posted 02-05-2003 06:37 PM
quote: It was reported that the recall would be for all years, and you have to go into the database for each specific year, so I just pulled one up that I knew existed (in fact, mine is a 2000). A couple of days ago, I checked all years and nothing about a recall yet. -GRROWL |
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jeanszoo Prowler Junkie Posts: 111 |
posted 02-05-2003 11:26 PM
I think that I will just keep my dealer apprised and have him keep checking to see what is happening, if he can. THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!! |
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Black Tie 161 Prowler Junkie Posts: 3563 |
posted 02-06-2003 07:04 AM
Thanks again GRROWL....I know what the warning signs are now!  |
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Kozican Prowler Junkie Posts: 802 |
posted 02-06-2003 04:38 PM
Guys and Gals, I have left Bruce York a voice mail regarding ALL the questions you've had. Hopefully he will return my call or email me soon. Thanks for your patience......Don |
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Kozican Prowler Junkie Posts: 802 |
posted 02-07-2003 02:26 PM
Ok......here's all I have from Bruce as of 02/07/03. I quote: Don, We just recieved the recall notice from Chrysler on 02/04/03. We have not assigned it a number. Chrysler is calling it #C03. In it they state that they will be replacing ALL lower ball joints on all model years and will reimburse owners who have already had the work done if they can provide reciepts or other proof of payment. The notice says that they intend to start notifying consumers in late March. I hope this answers some questions. Bruce York end of quote......... Don |
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WPG Prowler Enthusiast Posts: 841 |
posted 02-07-2003 03:01 PM
Thanks for the info on this. This has concerned me after hearing about the ones that have had failures and I am glad that something is being done about it. I mentioned it to the service manager while my car was in this week but he said he could not do anything until he had a recall number. Once again, thanks for staying on top of this. ------------------ • MTD Prowler Intake System 2.2 This message has been edited by William Gallagher on 02-07-2003 at 03:01 PM |
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spoons Prowler Junkie Posts: 2083 |
posted 02-07-2003 04:42 PM
Bill, I am in the same boat you are ... dealers will not fix the problem until a recall # is offically issued. ------------------ |
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