| Issue ID | 1257792 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10823258 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 23/01/16 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | #1 march 204 front angle on electric seat track clean break on track, seat unstable and unsafe vehicle underivable. Replaced with salvage unit did not replace seat frame in lower cushion re used original seat. #2 1/24/16 front angle on electric track broke again, seat frame also damaged. Took apart seat frame came a part in multiple pieces with broke wields and broken metal points. Had to again buy salvage seat, could not find exact match, had to swap seat track frame, cushions and track wiring harness. Have had to work on this seat twice using all oe parts no aftermarket parts, both incidents have left the vehicle undriveable and unsafe till the part was replaced, second time seat snapped upon braking and flung me rearward to where i lost control of the vehicle, fortunately i was on a country road and was able to get of the road safely but any other incident myself or others could have been hurt i would like to give a more through description but i'm limited on characters, i also still have all the broken parts as proof. Please email me for more details. Chrysler and jeep should be held accountable for this part that is poorly manufactured it could kill someone. Please email so (i can give you full details, this has happened to this part twice! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELK MOUND, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48S44CXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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