| Issue ID | 1575069 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11221615 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/06/19 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The drivers seat mounting bracket (front, left) has broken during normal use 8 times. The part was welded back together each time so far. Today, 3 or the 4 mounting brackets broke at once while i was getting into the vehicle, the 2 rear brackets and the same front bracket that typically snaps. This time i wasn't driving, but a few of the other breaks occurred while on the highway, or during normal acceleration from a stoplight. One break also occurred during a left turn on a city street and i nearly lost control when the seat leaned to the side. The first break happened in 2009 with around 45,000 miles on the vehicle, and they have happened on a regular basis since then. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 194000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HEBRON, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48S04CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 0 |
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