NHTSA Complaint #11363547 — 1997 JEEP CHEROKEE

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11363547
Vehicle	1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	October 3, 2020
Date Filed	October 9, 2020
Mileage	248,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL EMERGENCY TREATMENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 248,000.

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