| Issue ID | 735379 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10280769 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/05/05 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The headrests in my 2004 jeep grand cherokee overland do not provide protection from whiplash. As i sit in the seat, the headrest is at least 8-12 inches from my head. If i were hit from behind, my neck would break before my head would come into contact with the head rest. This is contrary to the 2005 and newer jeeps in which the headrest is directly behind the head (about and inch or two). The headrests should be modified to provide protection from whiplash. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEBANO, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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