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2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Child Seat Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Child Seat Issues in the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

4 child seat complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

4

Complaints

1

Crashes

0

Fires

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

All Child Seat Complaints

#10563407 | February 7, 2014 Crash

I OWN A TURBO BOOSTER CHILD CAR SEAT ,MANUFACTURED 5-28-2012 BY GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS INC.. THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT WILL SNAP OUT FROM THE BASE AND IT CAN RECLINE ALL THE WAY BACK LIKE LAYING POSITION! THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH SAFETY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WHEN WE BOUGHT IT. ON NOVEMBER 19 8 AM I GET READY DRIVE TO WORK AND MY 3 YEAR OLD WAS BUCKLED IN HER CAR SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE OF MY 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER SHE WAS BELTED OVER HER SHOULDER CORRECTLY, SHE WAS NOT RESTRAINED SAFE ENOUGH BECAUSE WE ARE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. WE WERE TBONED BY A KENWORTH SEMI LOGGING TRUCK COMING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY, SHE WAS THROWN OUT OF THE CARSEAT ON THE FLOOR BEHIND MY DRIVERS SEAT. SHE CAUGHT HER FINGER ON THE BELT IT WAS DISLODGED BEFORE THROWN TO THE FLOOR AND SHE RECEIVED STITCHES ON HER INDEX FINGER...

#10281997 | August 27, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER AND A 2008 EVENFLO EMBRACE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODEL NUMBER 4851906A. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTING THE CHILD IN AN "INFANT ONLY" CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT. THE HANDLE OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT LOOSENED WHEN GRASPED FIRMLY. THE HANDLE WAS NOT ATTACHED SECURELY TO THE RESTRAINT SEAT. THE HANDLE DID NOT FAIL. THERE WAS SLIPPING OF THE HANDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE RELEASE OF THE CHILD SEAT AND OCCUPANT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE RESTRAINT SEAT WAS REPLACED FOR SAFETY ISSUES INVOLVED. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. BL

#10259311 | February 19, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS AN EVENFLO DISCOVERY REARFACING INFANT SEAT, MODEL 3091892A. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BASE OF THE INFANT SEAT DOES NOT PROPERLY ANCHOR TO THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE STABLE, WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE CHILD IS 13 MONTHS OLD AND WEIGHS 31 LBS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE SEAT. THE CONTACT STILL HAS POSSESSION OF THE SEAT. UPDATED 03/18/09. *LJ UPDATED 03/19/09. *JB

#10150325 | February 15, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT OWNS A TOURIVA #22-130 WAL CONVERTIBLE CHILD SEAT MANUFACTURED BY COSCO JUVENILE ON JUNE 29, 2005. THE SHIELD ASSEMBLY DISLODGED FROM THE CHILD SEAT SHELL. THE SHIELD ASSEMBLY WAS LOOSE PRIOR TO THE COMPLETE DISLODGEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED.

Other 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Problem Areas

Structure 53 complaints Electrical System 45 complaints Wheelsrim 35 complaints Unknown Or Other 29 complaints Wheels 25 complaints Air Bags 23 complaints Exterior Lighting 23 complaints Steering 23 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 20 complaints Suspension 19 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 18 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 17 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 16 complaints Tires 15 complaints Engine 12 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch 12 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 11 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 10 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 9 complaints Suspensionrear 9 complaints Electrical Systemignition 8 complaints Power Train 8 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 8 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 8 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 7 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 7 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 6 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 6 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 5 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Tirestreadbelt 5 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 5 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint

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