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2016 RAM 2500 — SEAT BELTS

firecrash2 injured · 1432532 · 2017-12-13

Vehicle

Make
RAM
Model
2500
Year
2016
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEAT BELTS
Miles at failure
8,000
Speed
65 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
Yes
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

WHEN PULLING A CAMPER THE TRUCK SHUT OFF (THERE WAS NO FUNCTION OF THE GAS OR BRAKE PEDAL) CAUSING THE CAMPER TO JACK KNIFE AND HIT THE REAR TAIL LIGHT. WHEN THE CAMERA CAUGHT UP TO THE TRUCK WET SPUN 180 DEGREES AT 65 MPH THEN FLIPPED. NO AIRBAG WENT OFF AND THE SEATBELT DID NOT STAY LOCKED. MY SON WHO WAS SITTING IN THE BACK CLIMBED OUT OF THE BACKSEAT WITHOUT UNLATCHING HIS SEATBELT.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11054402
Machine
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