NHTSA recall 98V-047 (98V047000)

structure recall reported March 12, 1998 - about 245 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V047000
Also written as: 98V-047
Reported: March 12, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~245
Component: structure

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. SOME OF THE FRAME WELDS THAT AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND CRASHWORTHINESS WERE OMITTED IN SIX ZONES IN THE FRAME.

Why it is dangerous

LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE CRITICAL WELDS. ANY VEHICLES MISSING WELDS WILL BE CORRECTED BY TEAMS OF WELDERS IN THE FIELD.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-047 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Plymouth Prowler - 1997

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.