| Issue ID | 1498271 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11129861 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 16/09/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The headrest on the driver's side seat exploded against my head while i was driving. I took it to the body shop and the mechanic saw that the plastic piece that holds the headrest down broke. Looking at the headrest you can see jagged pieces of plastic. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52650 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST MILTON, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4NJDEB0FDXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
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