posted 02-14-2003 04:57 PM         

Here's the entire Chrysler Press Release:

"Chrysler Group Announces Recalls

Auburn Hills, Mich., Feb. 14, 2003 -

Chrysler LHS, 300M, Concorde and Dodge Intrepid

Chrysler Group will recall some 1998-2002 Chrysler LHS, 300M, Concorde and Dodge Intrepid vehicles to install stronger bolts on the driver's seat. The recall affects approximately 1.2 million vehicles (1,066,518 US, 135,678 Canada, 25,042 BUX and 6,966 Mexico).

A company investigation determined the seat recliner bolts attached to the seat frame may loosen due to premature wear. Chrysler Group will replace the existing bolts with stronger bolts and for 1998-2000 vehicles with power seats, a replacement flex-shaft also will be installed.

Dodge Ram
Twenty-three thousand Chrysler Group 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 and
3500 trucks that have diesel engines and manual transmissions will be recalled to reprogram the engine control software. The company determined an increased idle speed could occur following extended use of cruise control.

Prowler
The Chrysler Group also will recall 11,655 1997-2002 Chrysler and Plymouth Prowlers to replace the lower ball joint on the front suspension to prevent it from potentially separating from the control arm due to corrosion.

NHTSA Closes Investigation
After a full investigation by Chrysler Group and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the government has closed the 1993-2003 Jeep® Grand Cherokee investigation alleging inadvertent rearward movement of these vehicles.

Customers may call the customer call center at 1-800-853-1403 with questions."

posted 02-14-2003 06:31 PM         

03V034000

posted 02-14-2003 06:34 PM         

Office of Defects Investigation

Recalls - Search Results

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Recall Date : February 4, 2003
TYPE : VEHICLE
BUILD DATES : January 1, 1997 - March 31, 2002
MAKE : PLYMOUTH
MODEL : PROWLER

Make : PLYMOUTH Model : PROWLER Year : 2000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V034000 Recall Date : FEB 04, 2003
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11698
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 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.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

posted 02-15-2003 08:01 AM         

Until there is sufficient parts available to handle the "first so called group of people" who run to the dealers for this recall", new parts must be in ample supply to keep complaints down. You should get your notice when they are in main distribution. That is the hold up. I guess about 44-60 days. The ball is rolling fast on this I presume.

Be Safe!
Sassy

Thanks Beware

posted 02-15-2003 10:38 AM         

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posted 02-19-2003 07:15 PM         

US = 10,905
CA = 673
Total = 11,578
Pilot = 119
Total 11,697