Consumer Complaint Detail

CHRYSLER / PT CRUISER / 2004

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005023242 Incident Date: Jun, 05 2005
Consumer's City: ADDISON Consumer's State: TX
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: PT CRUISER Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3C8FY78G74T Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 06 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Aug, 24 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: while driving went too a fast food line and while waiting to place an order noticed smoke coming from under the hood. no other cars were behind consumer's vehicle, so immediately put vehicle in reverse and quickly parked in a nearby parking lot away from other vehicles. driver called 911. in a short time the front portion of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire department arrived and was able to put out the fire. the fire department was very vague in their evaluation of the cause of the fire, but did say they thought it was electrical. driver had similar experience with an electrical fire and thought the smell was familiar as an electrical fire. aaa towed vehicle to a local dealer in the area, and that is where the vehicle is currently awaiting a visit from the insurance adjuster. *ak