# 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — SEAT BELTS
> NHTSA complaint `1198362` · 2015-07-13 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** GRAND CHEROKEE
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS
- **Miles at failure:** 86,295
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
SWERVED TO AVOID A DEER AND ENDED UP IN THE DITCH. MY AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AND MY FACE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. CUT ABOVE EYE REQUIRING STITCHES, MY TEETH CUT THROUGH MOUTH REQUIRING STITCHES. SEVERE CONCUSSION. COMPRESSION FRACTURES L1-L3, T4-T8 IN BACK. MY RIGHT CLAVICLE WAS BROKEN DUE TO SEAT BELT NOT CATCHING.  AIR LIFTED TO HOSPITAL.
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