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1998 DODGE RAM — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 140108 · 1999-03-02

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM
Year
1998
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Speed
45 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

CHRYSLER DENIES LIABILITY. IT WAS 2-3 DEGREES OFF CENTER IMPACT. POINT OF INTEREST: CHRYSLER RECALLED 98 RAM TRUCKS AND VANS DUE TO FAULTY AIR BAG SENSORS. I ALSO FIND IT HARD TO FATHOM THAT MANY ACCIDENTS ARE EXACTLY SQUARE WHEN THE IMPACT. MY TRUCK WAS ONLY VERY SLIGHTLY ANGLED 2-3 DEGREES AT IMPACT AND DID SO MUCH DAMAGE THE ENTIRE FRAME MUST BE REPLACED. ICAR CERTIFIED AIRBAG MECHANICS THAT SAW THE TRUCK ALL SAID THAT THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED WITHOUT DOUBT. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR AN OWNER TO TAKE ON CHRYSLER AND THEIR LAYWERS. I FEEL THAT THEY KNOW THEY HAVE A PROBLEM AND ARE JUST TRYING TOBLOW ME OFF. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP AND INTEREST IN THIS MATTER.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
703942
Machine
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