# 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1150017` · 2015-01-21 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 130,000
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE REAR END SEIZED AND THE DRIVE SHAFT DROPPED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.  A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC.  THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT A PINION GEAR DROPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*