| Issue ID | 870633 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10414594 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/05/09 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Stopped at a light, when light turned green, accerated, driver seat rocked backward and felt loose. On examination front left bracket on frame had broken. This seems to be a problem this this car, searched on-line to find many people with this happening. Had it welded. About 6mos later rear bracket broke in same way. This is very dangerous to the driver, must hold on when seat moves in this way. Don't know why jeep will not fix at there cost. They say ther is no recall. There should be one. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
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| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | BAY SHORE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48S44CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
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| Anti-lock brakes | |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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