NHTSA Complaint #10297622 — 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10297622
Vehicle	2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 25, 2009
Date Filed	December 30, 2009
Mileage	123,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 PT CRUISER, I WAS STOPPED AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I GOT OUT AND WITHIN A MINUTE THE CAR WAS FULLY ENGULFED. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE CAR AFTER THE DAMAGE. *TR

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