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Carabin Law is currently reviewing claims involving dangerous Active Head Restraint (AHR) systems installed in millions of popular vehicles. These headrests are designed to reduce whiplash in a crash, but in many vehicles, they are deploying without warning, striking drivers and passengers in the back of the head and causing serious injuries.
Victims report the headrest suddenly “bursting open,” “popping,” or “exploding” while the vehicle is in motion. These failures have been linked to:
Concussions
Head and neck trauma
Loss of consciousness
Increased risk of motor vehicle accidents
If you experienced an unexpected headrest deployment, Carabin Law can help you determine whether you qualify for compensation.
How the Active Head Restraint System Fails
The AHR system uses a spring-loaded mechanism designed to move forward during a rear-end collision. However, investigations and consumer complaints show that a cheap internal plastic component can crack under constant pressure, allowing the spring to release violently.
When this happens, the headrest slams forward with significant force, striking the back of the head and potentially causing:
Traumatic brain injuries
Cervical sprains
Facial injuries
Eye injuries
Chronic headaches
Vertigo or dizziness
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received hundreds of complaints, including dozens reporting injuries.
Vehicles Reported to Have Defective AHR Headrests
Based on complaints, class actions, and NHTSA reports, the following vehicles have experienced headrest failures:
Dodge
2010–2018 Caravan
2010–2018 Journey
2010–2012 Caliber
2011–2018 Durango
2011–2018 Ram C/V
2010–2011 Nitro
Jeep
2011–2018 Grand Cherokee
2010–2017 Patriot
2010–2017 Compass
2010–2012 Liberty
Chrysler
2011–2018 Town & Country
2011–2018 Chrysler 200
2011–2018 Chrysler 300
2010–2014 Sebring/Avenger
Mercedes-Benz
2004–2021 C-Class
2004–2010 CLK-Class
2005–2016 CLS-Class
2005–2021 E-Class
If your vehicle appears on this list—or if your headrest deployed without warning—you may have a claim.
Injured by a Defective Headrest? Carabin Law Can Help
If a defective headrest in a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Mercedes-Benz vehicle injured you or a loved one, you may be entitled to financial compensation through an individual claim or mass tort action.
Our attorneys are committed to holding manufacturers accountable when their products put consumers at risk.
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