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2013 Jeep COMPASS Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1429081
Internal NHTSA #	11051751
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	JEEP
Model	COMPASS
Model Year	2013
File date	24/08/17
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owned a 2013 jeep compass. While driving approximately 45 mph, the driver saw flames in the rearview mirror. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and the driver saw flames underneath the hood. The driver attempted to open the hood, but was unable to do so. The fire department was called, but before they arrived, there was a loud explosion and the vehicle became momentarily engulfed in flames. The vehicle was totaled and the remnants were towed to a tow yard. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries reported. The dealer was contacted (california motors, santa ana, ca, 714-515-6100) and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that an investigator would be sent out, but no one showed up. The contact did not receive notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. tt consumer stated jeep/chrysler instead of taking responsiblity for a malfunction on the 2013 jeep compass that engulfed in flame and could have trapped my son inside after the doors wouldn't open as also effected my credit amongst the other problems caused by the event. Updated 8/24/18jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	38000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	CRESTLINE, CA
VIN pattern	1C4NJDEB9DDXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	09/11/16
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	45
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Dealer's name	CALIFORNIA MOTORS
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	SANTA ANA
Dealer's state code	CA
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Jeep COMPASS Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Jeep COMPASS Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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