| Issue ID | 1454022 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11079700 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 10/01/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Traveling on highway i 94 at 70mph 5pm jan 10th, 2018, came into contact with vehicle while merging into center lane. His car forces mine into a spin, i crashed head on into the concrete barrier/wall separating the east and west bound lanes. None of the airbags in the entire vehicle deployed. Neither the driver, passenger or side curtain airbags deployed. I survived but had two breaks in the sternal chest plate, a fractured right rib and broken left wrist requiring surgery resulting in screws and plates installed. Medical bills over $80k i was wearing my seatbelt the entire time. That day the weather was clear and approx 40-45 degrees. Through the dealer, i contacted the manufacturers customer service which directed me to their forensic team so they could obtain the black box in the vehicle and access to the car. I have serious concerns regarding not only my safety but others that own the same make and model. I am 73 years old and everyone from the ambulance driver to the state trooper that was on the scene of the accident said that i have a lawsuit here. I do not want to file suit. I don't have the time or the inclination to go that direction but i feel that the manufacturer owes me and the other customers something should they find themselves in my position. The manufacturers representative was not very helpful and i feel that i am getting the brush off and they have not returned my calls. I am hesitant to be a complainer. I hope that jeep/chrysler address this safety issue for me as well as others that may have the same concerns. *tt *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OCONOMOWOC, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJLDB9FWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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