# 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `272211` · 2001-02-05 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
WHEN DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH AT  IMPACT SPEED 30-35 MPH,  HIT A POLE HEAD ON, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT  VEHICLE WILL BE TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK  VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.   *SLC
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