| Issue ID | 1066367 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10588609 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 06/05/14 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the instrument panel warning lights illuminated off and on as the air bags suddenly inadvertently deployed. Also, the contact stated that approximately 4 minutes after the initial air bag deployment the secondary steering wheel air bag deployed. The contact sustained a neck injury from the air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 117000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOUTH ROCKWOOD, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF47W27DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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