Issue ID | 625885 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10187455 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 1500 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 29/03/07 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving 55 mph in dry conditions the vehicle ahead suddenly came to a stop, and with no brake lights illuminating, the contact's vehicle struck the other vehicle from the rear and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to a garage , then towed to the insurance company inspection station. The insurance company stated that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer also inspected the vehicle and determined that the rate of deceleration required to activate the air bags was not present. The current and failure mileage were 75,000. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHIPLEY , FL |
VIN pattern | 1B7HC13Z91JXXXXXX |
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 | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 08/09/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 55 |
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Dealer's name | OUTLET RENTAL CAR |
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