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2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 724539 · 2009-06-22

Vehicle

Make
JEEP
Model
GRAND CHEROKEE
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
72,000
Speed
5 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON A DIRT COVERED ROAD, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV EXCESSIVELY FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND STRUCK A METAL POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND SUSTAINED MODERATE INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK. THE POLICE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE AND FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED AND IS INVESTIGATING THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 72,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10274588
Machine
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