NHTSA Complaint #11562291 — 2021 JEEP COMPASS

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11562291
Vehicle	2021 JEEP COMPASS
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	December 23, 2023
Date Filed	December 28, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

This was a rental vehicle. My concern is the emergency brake switch. It was accidentally activated by a passenger when they were trying to pickup a coin that had fallen where the switch is located while traveling at 40 mph. The emergency brake immediately engaged and an unsafe condition was encountered. Fortunately, an accident was avoided and we resumed our trip. My concern is a child or passenger can activate the switch in these vehicles where the switch is located in the center console resulting is an accident causing harm or injury. This switch needs a protective cover of some sort or disabled while the vehicle is in motion.

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