# 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `796540` · 2010-06-30 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** COMPASS 4X4
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Miles at failure:** 72,000
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS.  SHE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITENTLY OFF AND ON  AND THERE WAS A  SMELL OF WIRE MELTING.  THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE AIRBAG DETONATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.  THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED.  THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND  ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE.  THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 72,000.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*