| Issue ID | 1678163 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11341969 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 28/07/20 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The driver's side head rest exploded open while i was driving on the street after making a right turn. Gave me severe neck pain. I first thought someone rear ended me cause the noise was so loud. So i pulled into a parking lot and found no one hit me looks like the headrest malfunctioned and exploded open. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RIVERSIDE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJEBG5FCXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| 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 | 25 |
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