NHTSA Complaint #11142429 — 2017 RAM 1500

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11142429
Vehicle	2017 RAM 1500
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	October 8, 2018
Date Filed	October 24, 2018
Mileage	8,500 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

SWERVED TO AVOID DEER IN ROAD. HIT A TREE HEAD ON AT APPROX 50MPH. AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. CAR REPORTED AIRBAG FAULT ON DISPLAY IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACCIDENT. SHERIFF AND EMS BOTH FELT AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *DT *JB *DT *JB

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