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2005 DODGE RAM 1500 — AIR BAGS

1 fatalcrash1 injured · 1212793 · 2015-08-25

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
2005
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
56,000
Speed
35 mph

Severity

Deaths
1
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. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SUFFERED AN UNKNOWN MEDICAL CONDITION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF THE ROAD AND CRASH INTO THE REAR OF A DELIVERY TRUCK WHILE IT WAS BEING LOADED. AS A RESULT, THE PERSON LOADING THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK, HANDS, AND CHEST WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. ..UPDATED 10/11/17 *BF, UPDATED 03/28/18*JB *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10759211
Machine
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