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2003 DODGE RAM 2500 — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 863916 · 2011-06-27

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 2500
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
92,000
Speed
65 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT LOST CONSCIOUSNESS DUE TO A MEDICAL ISSUE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS HOSPITALIZED AND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 92,000. UPDATED 8/29/11 *CN UPDATED 09/28/11

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10409012
Machine
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