# 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `397784` · 2003-03-13 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** PT CRUISER
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
## Narrative
I WAS IN MY CAR, PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, WHEN THE ENTIRE FRONT OF MY CAR BURST INTO FLAMES.  THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT WAS QUICKLY INVOLVED IN FIRE.  I EXITED MY CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH A GARDEN HOSE.  THE FLAMES SHOT  UNDERNEATH MY CAR AND UP THE BACK END.  I CALLED 911.  I RECEIVED BURNS ON THE TOP OF MY HEAD AND SMOKE INHALATION DAMAGES TO MY LUNGS. *JB
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