# 1998 DODGE RAM — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `518159` · 2005-01-24 · 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:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING,THE CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS COMING INSIDE OF THE LANE.  WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE  CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A GUARD RAIL AND FLIPPED INTO A DITCH.  BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.  THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES.  THE DRIVER WENT TO THE HOSPITAL ON HIS OWN.  THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY.  PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.   *JB
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