NHTSA Complaint #10978592 — 2004 DODGE RAM 1500

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10978592
Vehicle	2004 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	March 15, 2017
Date Filed	April 14, 2017
Mileage	138,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL AND DROVE INTO A CANAL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINED THE CONTACT'S BODY; HOWEVER, HIS UPPER BODY STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INTERNAL INJURIES TO THE CHEST, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000. UPDATED 06/08/17*LJ *CN

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