I read a very, very small article in the Dallas Morning News today where Jeep is recalling some of their vehicles due to the seats catching fire. Did anyone else read this? How does a seat catch fire? :huh:
I found a little more info on the web... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeep Grand Cherokees recalled for fire concerns Associated Press 6/13/2006 WASHINGTON - DaimlerChrysler AG said Monday that it was recalling about 111,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees after receiving reports of injuries from fires caused by overheated front seat warmers. The automaker said it had received 32 complaints of the front seat electric heater element overheating or leading to a fire. Fifteen injuries, mostly from burns to the legs, were reported, said DaimlerChrysler spokesman Max Gates. DaimlerChrysler does not know of any crashes or deaths resulting from the defect, Gates said. The automaker has been sued by six individuals asserting reduced sensitivity in their lower extremities, he said. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
And while we're at it, in the interest of being fair and not just picking on GM, it should be noted that yesterday Audi recalled their A6 and S6 sedans for problem that could cause a fire in the dash board. The ironic thing about this one is that it is a recall of a recall. The previous recall for the same problem was done incorrectly, so they're recalling them all back again.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Jun 13 2006, 04:08 PM) [snapback]270693[/snapback]</div> A steering column that collapses is a lot more sensational (and rare) than an overheating seat heater, which I think just about every manufacturer has dealt with at some point.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Marlin @ Jun 13 2006, 04:54 PM) [snapback]270689[/snapback]</div> Chrysler and GM are not the same company.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jonnycat26 @ Jun 13 2006, 04:16 PM) [snapback]270699[/snapback]</div> Actual occurrences of someone's backside literally catching on fire is bigger news than a theoritical steering wheel problem that hasn't had one real occurrence.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JackDodge @ Jun 13 2006, 05:13 PM) [snapback]270733[/snapback]</div> It would be a great option if this could be done on demand.
