# 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `701341` · 2008-12-26 · 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:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 67,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN HER STEERING COLUMN.  SHE ALSO SMELLED A STRONG BURNING ODOR EMANATING FROM HER VEHICLE.  A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION AND STEERING HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.  THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V268000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS).  THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS.  THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 67,000.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*