The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE

    NHTSA #PE02082

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

    NHTSA #PE04028

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: FUEL HOSE ABRASION

    NHTSA #PE02058

    Status:
    RECALLED

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