# 1999 DODGE RAM — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `171038` · 1999-09-14 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 6
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## 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.
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