# 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `659869` · 2008-03-03 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** PT CRUISER
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
- **Miles at failure:** 65,000
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER.  THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WAS PREVIOUSLY DISCONNECTED.  WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.  THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS ELECTRICAL AND RELATED TO THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.  THE HIGH AND LOW BEAM SWITCH WAS ALSO BURNED.  THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO EXISTING RECALL.  THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME.  A MECHANIC WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE SINCE THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.  SHE IS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,100.
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