NHTSA Complaint #11678992 — 2016 JEEP PATRIOT

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11678992
Vehicle	2016 JEEP PATRIOT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	February 1, 2025
Date Filed	August 7, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

The air bag in the drivers head rest exploded while my daughter was driving away at college, thankfully she was stopped at a red light she only had a mild concussion, this head rest exploded all on its on without warning or being in a wreck,

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