# 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `70337` · 1997-03-17 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **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:FRONTAL
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
WHEN VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING (45) MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE GASES FROM THE AIR BAG BURNED DRIVER'S LEFT WRIST. DRIVER SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURNS. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.   *AK
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