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2014 RAM 1500 — AIR BAGS

crash · 1255513 · 2016-01-25

Vehicle

Make
RAM
Model
1500
Year
2014
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
8,000
Speed
40 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, SUFFOLK COUNTY ROUTE 80, AT ABOUT 40MPH WHEN I FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL OF MY 2014 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCK. I RAN OFF THE ROAD TO MY RIGHT, CLIPPED A FEW SMALL TREES OFF, SNAPPED A 6X6 FENCE POST LIKE A TOOTHPICK, AND HIT A UTILITY POLE DEAD CENTER OF MY FRONT BUMPER. POLICE AND FIRE RESCUE RESPONDED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT SAVED MY LIFE. NO OTHER PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10821945
Machine
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