| Issue ID | 699593 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10247687 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 03/11/08 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal conditions, the front driver's side seat support bracket failed unexpectedly. The driver's seat wobbled and moved slightly backwards. The failure occurred without warning. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repair. Currently, the vehicle is able to be driven. He stated that the failure was related to a manufacturer design flaw. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 160,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIDLOTHIAN, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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