The problem
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.
The risk
Some of these frames could fracture under vehicle operating conditions, resulting in loss of vehicle handling or vehicle control.
The fix
Dealers will replace these vehicles.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-313 (99V313000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 855 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Component | Structure › Frame and members |
| Report date | November 4, 1999 |
| Owners notified | January 20, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 546 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the body & structure
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-313 repair free?
Yes. Plymouth dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace these vehicles.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 546 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.