Plymouth Prowler Recalls

The Plymouth Prowler has 6 recalls covering 1997 and 1999 model years, with the most serious being a 1999 frame casting defect where aluminum frame components can fracture under normal driving loads, potentially causing sudden structural failure. The 1997 model year has two structural concerns of its own: front lower control arm ball joints can lose lubrication, allowing the steering knuckle to separate from the control arm and causing an abrupt loss of directional control, and frame welds in six zones may have been omitted, weakening both vehicle control and crash protection. On 1999 models, the brake warning light circuit lacks the required ground connection, so the lamp may not illuminate if the hydraulic brake system develops a fault, leaving the driver without that warning. There is also a display issue on 1999 vehicles where the backlight bulbs for the gear selector and odometer readout can fall out of position, making those displays hard to read. The remaining 1999 recall is a compliance matter involving an inaccurate emissions label showing incorrect evaporative hose routing.