NHTSA Complaint #11034607 — 2005 DODGE RAM 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, HE CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE CRASH WAS POSSIBLY DUE TO A MEDICAL CONDITION. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACIAL BRUISES AND SWELLING TO THE FACE, AND A LACERATED LIVER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THE HOSPITAL, BUT LATER PASSED AWAY. THE OTHER OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE WAS A CANINE AND WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED DUE TO BUMPER AND GRILL DAMAGE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ADVISED OF THE ISSUE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: CAIR 28006955. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE INSPECTION DID NOT SHOW ANY FAULT CODES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ....UPDATED 11/03/17 *BF ......UPDATED UPDATED 9/5/18*JB