# 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `1213724` · 2015-08-28 · 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:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE, PULL TO THE LEFT, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD, WHERE THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED. MA 10/8    *CN
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