# 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `523990` · 2005-03-28 · 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 1500
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 109,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A T-BONE COLLISION AT  40 MPH, AND THE AIR BAGS WERE DELAYED 3 SECONDS OR MORE BEFORE DEPLOYING.  THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S HEAD TO HIT  THE STEERING WHEEL,  AND  SUSTAIN  RIB INJURIES.  CONSUMER WAS NOT TRANSPORTED TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL.  DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED.*AK  *BF   *NM
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