NHTSA Complaint #10010405 — 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire 1 Injury Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10010405 |
| Vehicle | 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | WA |
Consumer Description
I WAS IN MY CAR, PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, WHEN THE ENTIRE FRONT OF MY CAR BURST INTO FLAMES. THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT WAS QUICKLY INVOLVED IN FIRE. I EXITED MY CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH A GARDEN HOSE. THE FLAMES SHOT UNDERNEATH MY CAR AND UP THE BACK END. I CALLED 911. I RECEIVED BURNS ON THE TOP OF MY HEAD AND SMOKE INHALATION DAMAGES TO MY LUNGS. *JB
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