NHTSA Complaint #738781 — 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	738781
Vehicle	2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	June 1, 2000
Date Filed	January 9, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

A POPPING, OR CRACKING SOUND OCCURS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN I TURN SHARPLY TO THE LEFT, I.E. TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE OR A DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS ALWAYS AT LOW SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP CHECKED IT, SAID THEY DIDN'T THINK IT WAS A PROBLEM, WOULDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO TO FIX IT, AND HADN'T GOTTEN ANY TSBS ON IT. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL OTHER PT OWNERS WITH THE PROBLEM, BUT ONLY ONE ACTUALLY HAD THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED.*AK

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