| Issue ID | 1353378 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10949036 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 17/12/16 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 45 mph, the contact encountered black ice on the road. The vehicle skidded and crashed into a guardrail and a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact sustained a concussion, which required medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 142000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHIPPENVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GR48K25CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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