| Issue ID | 1588676 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11241382 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/08/19 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While pulling into a parking lot at approximately 5 mph, the front driver's air bag deployed without warning or an impact. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided case number: [xxx]. The contact was informed that the case was closed. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. The consumer stated the manufacturer refused any assistance. Local body shops and dealerships refused to repair the vehicle due to being unable to insure the failure would not recur. *js parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 124000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | VANCOUVER, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HR58288CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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