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2015 RAM 1500 — AIR BAGS

crash3 injured · 1292903 · 2016-06-26

Vehicle

Make
RAM
Model
1500
Year
2015
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
3,800
Speed
45 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
3
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

TAKATA INFLATOR FAILED WHEN IN A FRONT END CRASH DUE TO A DRUNK DRIVER AT 45MPH. DRUNK DRIVER HIT CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND I SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND T-BONED DRUNK DRIVER ON PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAUSING HIM TO SPIN AROUND AND SLAM INTO DRIVER SIDE OF BED. WITH THIS KIND OF IMPACT AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED AND FUEL CUT OFF SHOULD HAVE ENGAGED, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10876707
Machine
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