| Issue ID | 438381 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10039033 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 19/08/03 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2001 dodge ram 1500, 45 mph direct frontal impact no airbag deployment. I was recently involved in an accident, the vehicle described took a direct blow to the frontal area. I contacted dodge and reported the failure, 08/20/03 as of 9/16/03 i've gotten no response from them. I am asking if there is any recourse that i can take. My truck was totaled, dodge took the truck to the dealer for testing, but nothing was said about their findings. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PEACHTREE CITY, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 15/05/00 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | ANDY LEWIS |
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