| Issue ID | 865080 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10408463 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/06/11 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Drivers side seat mounting bracket broke on entry to vehicle. This caused the seat to rock back and forth while driving especially during turns. Took it to dealer and they told me that the seat track was also broken. They have been unable to find a replacement track so far because jeep no longer makes the part. I was told that it can't be welded because of liability issues. They estimate the cost to repair at $300+ if the part can be found. This seems to be a common occurrence lately and i'm forced to pay for a design defect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH POLE, AK |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GW48J24CXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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