NHTSA Complaint #10136006 — 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
STEERING:COLUMN issue reported to NHTSA
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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