NHTSA Complaint #851960 — 1997 DODGE RAM AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	851960
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	September 29, 1999
Date Filed	October 27, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A BUILDING, AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONED, BUT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY FULLY. ALSO DRIVER'S SEATBELT RIPPED APART, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD, AND SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES. HAVE NOT CONTACTED THE MFR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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