| Issue ID | 595119 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10162733 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 28/06/06 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the frontal side airbag exploded inside the dashboard of the vehicle while driving 25 mph. There was not an impact to the vehicle to cause deployment. The contact expressed that the local dealers refused to service the vehicle after a brief inspection. The manufacturer has been contacted but also offered no resolution to the contact in regards to servicing on the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 128000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SENECA, SC |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HC16X71SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/05/00 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 25 |
| 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 | LAKE KEOWEE CHRYSLER DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 864.888-1200 |
| Dealer's city | SENECA |
| Dealer's state code | SC |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 29679 |