Consumer Complaint Detail
CHRYSLER / PT CRUISER / 2001
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006071592 | Incident Date: Jul, 13 2006 |
| Consumer's City: SCARBRO | Consumer's State: WV |
| 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: Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 3C4FY4BBX1T | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 16 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Apr, 08 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle began leaking transmission oil while traveling on the highway at 65 mph uphill on a hot day and on dry roads. smoke was observed coming from the rear of the vehicle, so the vehicle was pulled over. the front hood was raised and the transmission's left driver side, exhaust, and rear tires were observed to be covered in transmission oil. the vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop who determined that the transmission cooler hose clamps were not installed properly. the auto repair shop replaced the hose clamps with stainless steel wormgear clamps, and filled the vehicle up with transmission oil. at the time of the incident, the operating temperature of the vehicle was hot. the vehicle is a chrysler pt cruiser.*ak |