| Issue ID | 408031 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10014622 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 25/12/02 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The rear passenger axle failed, however the manufacturer/dealer refused to honor the warranty. *jb this occurred while the consumer was going up a mountain when the vehicle suddenly went out of control, dropped to the ground and went into a right tail spin. The consumer struck another vehicle on the left rear side. *sc the consumer stated the air bags did not deploy. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28414 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WELCH, WV |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HF16Z21SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | RAMEY MOTORS, INC. |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | PRINCETON |
| Dealer's state code | WV |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 24740 |