NHTSA Complaint #11430937 — 2015 JEEP COMPASS

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11430937
Vehicle	2015 JEEP COMPASS
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	August 29, 2021
Date Filed	August 29, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

While driving at a constant speed without being rear ended passenger side headrest deployed slamming into the back of the passenger head. Passenger’s head was knocked forward with violent force. There have been reports of others having the same thing happen with the headrest in the jeep compass. Police were not notified. Dealership will be contacted this week about the headrest malfunction.

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