NHTSA Complaint #10991032 — 2016 RAM 1500

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10991032
Vehicle	2016 RAM 1500
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	May 17, 2017
Date Filed	May 22, 2017
Mileage	13,600 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

DURING A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT WHILE TRAVELING ON A RURAL HIGHWAY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY EVEN THOUGH THE SEATBELT TENSIONERS WHICH I'VE BEEN TOLD ARE PART OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WERE DEPLOYED. THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND FLASHING IN THE TRUCK AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THIS VEHICLE IS PART OF AN UPCOMING RECALL RAM TRUCKS HAS KNOWN IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND DONE NOTHING TO REPAIR.

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