| Issue ID | 1385957 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11000201 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 20/06/17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In september of 2016 jeep discovered a serious, possibly fatal risk potential associated with a sensor involved in restraining seat belts and deploying air bags "under certain impact conditions". As an owner, i was not apprised of this risk until june 20, 2017. Then, when i inquired about the availability of a repair to correct this lemon i was "informed", "advised" there was no repair available and such repair(s) may not be available for six months. I was given a vague estimate, and vague "assurance" i would be apprised of repair availability when ready. I asked, "should i bee driving this flaw?" they had no specific guidance. Seriously? Accordinfly, i am invoking "lemon law" and demanding full liquidation of my existing auto loan at jeep's expense. If they do not oblige, i shall seek civil suit damages by jury trial for added emotional pain and suffering coupled with their failure to fully-disclose potential fatal flaw for over six months to jeep owners. I expect the nhtsa to manage this claim. Period. What a mess. What country is this? Is anyone watching and protecting consumers? I expect the nhtsa to force jeep to immediately undertake a full buyback program no later than july 1, 2017. Period. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST PALM BEACH, FM |
| VIN pattern | 1CANJPFB4EDXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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