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1999 DODGE RAM 1500 — SEAT BELTS

crash1 injured · 1188861 · 2015-06-08

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEAT BELTS
Miles at failure
92,000
Speed
40 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS CONNECTED WHEN A COLLISION OCCURRED AT AN INTERSECTION INVOLVING A HONDA ACCORD. UPON COLLISION, DRIVERS SEAT BELT STRAP BROKE THE TOP RING PORTION OF BUCKLE DURING DRIVER'S FORWARD MOMENTUM WHICH CAUSED THE METAL RING TO SNAP RELEASING THE SAFETY BELT STRAP AND FAILING TO ARREST DRIVER IN HIS SEAT AND CAUSING DRIVER TO IMPACT TOP DOOR FRAME WITH HEAD. BOTH AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR SCALP CONTUSIONS AND MINOR SORE NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN. VALLEJO CA POLICE REPORT #15-06667 INSURANCE CLAIM (MERCURY INSURANCE):CLAIM NUMBER 2015 0015 003636 - 29 (CLAIM CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS)

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10723897
Machine
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