# 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `506142` · 2004-11-10 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** GRAND CHEROKEE
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 11,973
## Narrative
ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 20, 2004, MATTHEW BELLER SUFFERED SEVERE BURNS FROM A SEAT HEATER IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT OF A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED.  HE IS A PARAPELGIC AND DID NOT FEEL THE BURN OCCURING.  THE SEAT HEATER DID NOT TURN OFF AFTER REACHING NORMAL TEMPERATURES.  A PRODUCT LIABILITY ACTION IS BEING BOUGHT IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF OREGON.
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