NHTSA Complaint #10671345 — 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10671345
Vehicle	2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 9, 2015
Date Filed	January 9, 2015
Mileage	166,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE HAD A HOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000.

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