# 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 — AIR BAGS
> **FATAL** · NHTSA complaint `407294` · 2003-05-12 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 1
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 49,000
- **Speed:** 75 mph
## Narrative
TRUCK WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 70 TO 75 MPH AND SLID CAUSING LOST CONTROLS.  AS TRUCK HIT HEAD ON INTO EMBANKMENT AND ROLLED AT LEAST ONCE.  NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.  THIS IS A VERY SORROWFUL EVENT FOR ANYONE AND COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR OTHERS IN SUCH SITUATIONS.  PLEASE CONTACT EVERYONE AND LET THEM KNOW OF THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT.   *NLM
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