# 2018 RAM 1500 — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1848353` · 2022-10-18 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** RAM
- **Model:** 1500
- **Year:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 59,000
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
The contact owned a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on with a Ford Focus. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver sustained injuries to his lower back, neck, and head, and medical attention was provided.  The passenger seat occupant sustained injuries to her chest, lower back, and head. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot and then to a body shop. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was contacted and sent an investigator to evaluate the vehicle and reported that while driving at  55 mph there was not enough G-force for air bag deployment. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
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