| Issue ID | 760488 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10305009 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/01/10 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 jeep grand cherokee. 76,000 miles. Purchased new, i am the only owner. While turning into work, the driver seat bracket (the bracket that connects the seat to the floor) broke in the front left (if looking forward). Now the seat sways and all of the weight is stressed on just one corner of the bracket. According to online reports, this costs up to $1000 to get fixed at a dealer. Other reports of the bracket breaking while people accelerating and falling into the back seat. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HAMILTON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48S34CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 15 |
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