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1999 DODGE RAM — AIR BAGS

crash6 injured · 171038 · 1999-09-14

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Speed
45 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
6
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

THIS IS THE THIRD AIRBAG FAILURE I HAVE REPORTED TO THIS AGENCY. ALL OF THESE VEHICLE'S WHOSE AIR BAG FAILED WERE LATE MODEL SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES OF PICK UP TRUCKS. EACH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A RIGHT ANGLE COLLISION AT SPEEDS OF 45+ MPH. EACH VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE CONTACT DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE FRONT END. IN EACH CASE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I AM EMPLOYED AS AN ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTIONIST FOR THE SCOTTSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS WHICH YOU MAY HAVE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
711351
Machine
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