| Issue ID | 513258 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10098628 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/02/04 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On or about february 20, 2004, matthew beller suffered severe burns from a seat heater in the driver's seat of a 2004 jeep grand cherokee limited. He is a parapelgic and did not feel the burn occuring. The seat heater did not turn off after reaching normal temperatures. A product liability action is being bought in the united states district court of oregon. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11973 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KLAMATH FALLS, OR |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW58J84CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 30/08/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LYTHIA KLAMATH SALES AUTO CENTER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 541-885-8000 |
| Dealer's city | KLAMATH FALLS |
| Dealer's state code | OR |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 97603 |