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2004 JEEP LIBERTY — SEATS

fire · 1037658 · 2014-02-10

Vehicle

Make
JEEP
Model
LIBERTY
Year
2004
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEATS
Miles at failure
170,000
Speed
40 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH,THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER WAS ACTIVATED AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM SEAT CUSHION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. JS

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10563649
Machine
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