# 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1793572` · 2022-02-09 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 5
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
On 22 Jan 2022, airbags failed to deploy during a head on collision.  Collision occurred after losing control on black ice.  While driving 55 mph along a straight and level section of a single lane highway, truck spun into on-coming traffic.   The driver and passenger experienced whiplash, multiple bruises from the seat belt, and the driver broke both ankles and sternum, and needed stitches from a gash above the eye.  Truck received airbag recall work at a local dealership in 2016.  Insurance has declared the damages to the vehicle a total loss.  Owner has signed a release of the vehicle to auto insurance.  Not sure if claims adjuster or insurance company is investigating airbag failure.  Looks like others have experienced this same problem.
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