NHTSA Complaint #10136006 — 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

STEERING:COLUMN issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Death Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10136006
Vehicle 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Component STEERING:COLUMN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 10,400 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 1
Vehicle Towed Yes
State TN

Consumer Description

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE BREAK AWAY DESIGN OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSED A FATAL INJURY. THE POLICE RULED THAT THE FATALITY OCCURRED AS OVERCORRECTING. THE CONTACT STATED HE KNEW OF ANOTHER CASE WITHIN A TEN MILE RADIUS WHERE THE SAME TYPE OF FATALITY HAPPENED. *AK

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