posted 03-31-2003 09:04 AM         

I'm not sure if anyone else had posted this information but I promised that I would as soon as I received the information. You'll be pleased to note that the formal "Service Procedure" warns techs to "Use extreme care when removing the fender to avoid scratching any of the painted surfaces." Letters will be sent every owner. The letter indicates that "the lower ball joints . . . may allow dirt and/or water to enter the ball joint. This could result in premature ball joint wear and cause the ball joint to separate."

Interestingly, this is not an inspect and replace only if necessary recall. Rather, all the lower ball joints will be replaced.

posted 03-31-2003 09:23 AM         

"Just got advanced notice of the recall today. It does call for the replacement
of both lower joints on all vehicles.
DCX will start mailing notices to owners beginning next week"

BTW: Elmo....good clarification on the recall....Because I was told by the Service manager that these sealed ball joints fall under "Inspect and replace IF needed" on a lot of other DC cars IE: Cirrus, Intrepid, etc....

posted 03-31-2003 10:07 AM         

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posted 03-31-2003 04:48 PM         

Again, the recall says the left and right lower ball joints must be replaced. Don't let anyone tell you this is just an inspection.

posted 03-31-2003 07:47 PM         

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Originally posted by Gene:
Can someone answer why it would be nec.to remove fender to replace lower joint.

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posted 04-01-2003 08:21 AM         

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Originally posted by Al's Prowler:
Elmo, Would it be possible once I start driving my Prowler to make an appointment at your dealership to have the work done? I've done a search and I think you're ( if you're in Walled Lake ) about an hour away from me, I'd like to take into a place that has an interest in the Prowler ( the dealership I bought mine from is a minus five star dealership). Thanks

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Sure, we would be happy to help. Call my Service Manager Ken Scritchfield for more information. (248) 669-2010. We are working on getting parts. We are a Five Star dealer and I have a great Prowler Tech. He installed the Paxton Supercharger, exhaust and gears on my Prowler.

Thanks. Bob Shuman

posted 04-01-2003 12:53 PM         

He said the pats came in today. I scheduled an appointment for Mon. (4/7/03) for the replacement.

I'll keep ya'll posted.

I suggest that you contact your dealer A-S-A-P if you haven't already done so to order the parts. This rep. confirmed what many have posted. That there are a limited number of parts available on the first run and they have been allocated to dealers on a percentage of sales/service basis.

posted 04-01-2003 07:22 PM         

Seems to ride better.

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