NHTSA Complaint #10265534 — 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

SUSPENSION:FRONT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10265534
Vehicle	2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date of Incident	April 15, 2009
Date Filed	April 15, 2009
Mileage	14,050 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

DEFECT FOUND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK AT DEALERSHIP LEFT FRONT STRUT DEFECTIVE & BADLY LEAKING AT 14,050 MILES FLUID LEAKING ONTO BRAKES / OILY SUBSTANCE VISIBLE ON OUTSIDE WHEEL DEALER STATED UNKNOWN CAUSE W/SUCH LOW MILEAGE COULD NOT DETERMINE SUSPECT ORIGINAL PART DEFECT AT TIME OF PURCHASE DEALER EXPECTS CUSTOMER TO COVER COSTS IN EXCESS OF $300 TO REPAIR CUSTOMER CONTENDS ORIGINAL PART DEFECTIVE & COSTS SHOULD BE ABSORBED BY CHRYSLER/DEALER. *TR

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