NHTSA Complaint #10851384 — 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10851384 |
| Vehicle | 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 162,400 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OR |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 5 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V268000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,400.
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