NHTSA Complaint #11420515 — 1997 DODGE RAM 2500

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11420515
Vehicle 1997 DODGE RAM 2500
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State OR

Consumer Description

While driving truck down road air bag exploded for no apparent reason , no large bumps or impacts to vehicle..Cab filled with dust and smoke Luckily was able to stop although my hearing is greatly impaired now..

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