NHTSA Complaint #10990943 — 2003 DODGE RAM 1500
AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10990943 |
| Vehicle | 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 35,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WENT OFF THE ROAD, AND CRASHED INTO A RIVER BED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT BLACKED OUT BRIEFLY, BUT WOKE UP. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BUMP ON THE HEAD AND WAS AIRLIFTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND LATER TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V312000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
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