Consumer Complaint Detail

CHRYSLER / PT CRUISER / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007108081 Incident Date: May, 25 2007
Consumer's City: COLUMBIA Consumer's State: SC
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: Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3C8FY4EB01T Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 06 2007 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Sep, 30 2006
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the tire rod disconnected from the left front tire and cannot steer the vehicle. she stated that the part is non-serviceable. the mechanic stated that the tie rods are meant to fail and are normally self-greasing, however the tire rods are not. she notified the manufacturer who stated that there is no recall and the part is not under warranty. the manufacturer also stated that the part is usually not due for inspection until 90,000 miles. she also notified the local dealer and asked to speak with the regional sales manager. the representative has yet to respond. the current mileage is 82,580 and failure mileage was 82,500. updated 02/01/08. *lj