Consumer Complaint Detail
CHRYSLER / PT CRUISER / 2001
0 Injured
0 Death
Yes Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005042233 | Incident Date: Jul, 31 2005 |
| Consumer's City: HOUSTON | Consumer's State: TX |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: PT CRUISER | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 3C8FY4BB71T | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Oct, 10 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Aug, 15 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: August 2005 my self and my family were taking a short trip out of town about 200 miles. at the half way point we pulled in to a gas station for some refreshments i waited in the car when i noticed smoke coming from my steering column up through the flasher button. we realized it was the wiring from my fog lamps only because that was the only thing that no longer work. the lamps were not in use at the time. not really sure why the wiring caught fire. *jb |