# 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 — SEAT BELTS
> NHTSA complaint `1188861` · 2015-06-08 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS
- **Miles at failure:** 92,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## 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)
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