| Issue ID | 318025 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 895199 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| File date | 13/07/01 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Lever to push seat forward/backwards has a black cap that came off. Metal piece had impaled owner's leg while backing out of vehicle. Point of lever is shaped like an arrow and is 1 1/2 inches tall. This is second time problem like this has happened.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAYRE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1G4FY49S4VPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/08/99 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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