# 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `891171` · 2011-11-18 · 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 CONVERTIBLE
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SEATS
- **Miles at failure:** 65,000
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PT CRUISER TURBO CONVERTIBLE.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF.  NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FILED A REPORT AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT HEATER IGNITED THE FIRE.  THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.  THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*