Investigation PE06046: 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Oct 20, 2006

Closed

Feb 16, 2007

Model years

2006

Subject

Rear quarter panel glass separation

Component: Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary

Odi has received reports that the either the left or the right rear quarter panel glass falls off the vehicle.some reports indicate that the glass fell off the vehicle while in motion and struck a following vehicle.in some cases damage to the following vehicle was reported.the complaint and warranty data are concentrated within a particular build date range from may to jun of 2005 for my 2005 vehicles and july to sep of 2005 for my 2006 vehicles.this preliminary evaluation (pe) is upgraded to ea07-004.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser349 complaints