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2015 RAM 1500 — SEAT BELTS

crash1 injured · 1519301 · 2018-11-28

Vehicle

Make
RAM
Model
1500
Year
2015
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEAT BELTS
Miles at failure
63,000
Speed
20 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

INVOLVED IN A MVA DURING A SNOW STORM. RESPONDING TO A FIRE CALL DRIVING DOWN HILL WHEN VEHICLE INFRONT STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. TAPPED ON BRAKES AND TRUCK STARTED TO SLIDE. TRUCK LOST CONTROL DUE TO SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS .TRUCK WENT THROUGH A TREE AND TELEPHONE POLE AND MY SEAT BELTS NEVER LOCKED AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TRUCKS FRONT FRAME WAS WRINKLED AND BUMPER SNAPPED IN HALF. WHILE STEPPING ON THE BRAKES SEAT BELTS NEVER LOCKED.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11154585
Machine
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