NHTSA Complaint #10762589 — 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10762589
Vehicle	2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	September 5, 2015
Date Filed	September 9, 2015
Mileage	218,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

THE PASSENGER SEAT HEATER WENT UP IN FLAMES. THE CAR WAS CLOSED UP SO THANKFULLY THE FIRE WENT OUT ON ITS OWN. THERE IS A LOT OF FIRE DAMAGE. THE WHOLE FRONT CABIN IS MELTED OR CHARRED.

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