| Issue ID | 1284204 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10865596 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 26/09/15 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My son was involved in an unexplained car accident on 9/26/15 in our 2004 jeep grand cherokee. The crash resulted in extensive physical and fire damage to the vehicle and the loss of my son's life. It was a beautiful sunny day and the cause remains unknown. Shortly after i received notice that his vehicle was involved in recall r60 for unintended air bag deployment which could result in a crash. My son was a new driver and anything could have happened. I have contacted chrysler who informs me since the vehicle was totalled and disposed of prior to the recall they can not help me and i must contact the subrogation department to try to get my insurance company's money back. This is not my concern though i have notified my insurance company. I'm angry that this may be the reason my son is no longer with me and all i get is a so sorry, the car is gone, we can't help you. Well so is my son. .. Updated 12/11/17 *bf *cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 138000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILLAISMON, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48S04CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| No. of fatalities | 1 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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