NHTSA recall 99V-313 (99V313000)

structure recall reported November 4, 1999 - about 546 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V313000
Also written as: 99V-313
Manufacturer number: 855
Reported: November 4, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~546
Component: structure

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME ALUMINUM CASTINGS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY HAVE MISSED THE REQUIRED HEAT TREATMENT OPERATION RESULTING IN SOFT FRAME CASTINGS.

Why it is dangerous

SOME OF THESE FRAMES COULD FRACTURE UNDER VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE HANDLING OR VEHICLE CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-313 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Plymouth Prowler - 1999

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