| Issue ID | 635657 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10195907 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 03/07/07 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep cherokee. The vehicle was a loaner from the dealer. While driving 60 mph, the contact struck a deer with the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicator lights and the weather was not a factor. The driver sustained back injuries. The front grill, bumper, and front passenger side were dented and cracked. The hood is dented and there is some leaking and damage to the vehicle's undercarriage. The contact has a police report and pictures of the damage. The current and failure mileages were 2,900. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COUNTRYSIDE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GR48K57CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 28/06/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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| Dealer's name | CONTINENTAL JEEP |
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