NHTSA Complaint #841013 — 1997 DODGE RAM 2500 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	841013
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM 2500
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date Filed	June 24, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

CONSUMER WAS SITTING FURTHER THAN 12 INCHES FROM THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG WHEN IT DEPLOYED, CAUSING SEVERE BURNS, BURNING THROUGH LAYERS OF SKIN ON HIS LEFT ARM AND WRIST. *AK

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