| Issue ID | 1592877 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11244463 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 15/08/19 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After being parked for three or four days, i entered the vehicle and immediately the driver's seat and headrest felt wrong. Was not driving yet. Just sitting in seat. A quick inspection showed that the driver's headrest had spontaneously activated while parked, leaving it split in two pieces. The vehicle, of course, is five years and one month old, so out of warranty. This will be an expensive repair of this mandatory safety equipment that is defective. Also dangerous if it had deployed while driving or sitting in seat. Shouldn't this be subject to an investigation and possible recall? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MAMARONECK, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1C4NJRFB3EDXXXXXX |
| 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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