# 2004 DODGE RAM — AIR BAGS
> **FATAL** · NHTSA complaint `1966048` · 2024-02-09 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 1
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 70,000
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
The contact owned a 2004 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 30 MPH, another driver in an unknown truck ran a red light and crashed into the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to his thigh; medical attention was provided, but he later succumbed to his injuries. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V313000 (Air Bags). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
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