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2005 DODGE RAM 1500 — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 1139730 · 2014-12-16

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
2005
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Speed
55 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DETACHED AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BOTH ANKLES AND SHOULDERS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10664679
Machine
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