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2006 DODGE RAM 1500 — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 709052 · 2009-02-19

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
2006
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Speed
45 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPONTANEOUSLY DRIFT TO THE RIGHT OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BRIDGE AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CRASH WAS NOT SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO WARRANT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10259352
Machine
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