# 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
> NHTSA complaint `439080` · 2003-11-04 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **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:** EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- **Miles at failure:** 25,289
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF MY AIR CONDITIONER VENTS.  I PULLED OVER AND OPENED MY HOOD. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE VENT RIGHT BELOW THE PASSENGER SIDE OF WINDSHIELD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  I CALLED 911 AND THE CAR BURNT BEFORE THE FIRE DEPT COULD GET THERE.  THEY WERE A BLOCK AWAY. CHRYSLER CHOSE TO DO NOTHING.  *LA
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