# 1997 DODGE RAM — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `284102` · 2001-04-02 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
FRONTAL CRASH AT 65-70 MPH, HIT A TREE,  AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK  VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AND DRIVER WAS INJURED, AIRBAG HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN RECALLED AND REPLACED.  CONSUMER FEELS THE STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE, LOCKING TIRES MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER.   *SLC
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