| Issue ID | 880293 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10424331 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 07/09/11 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. When the contact started the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and a brief chime sounded inside of the vehicle. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the vehicle was turned off. The failure also occurred when the vehicle was in motion. The contact stated the defect was contributed to the air bag clock spring. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. Updated 10/12/11*lj updated 10/24/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 146000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WOODBRIDGE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 2B6HB11Y11KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | BECK & MASTEN |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | HOUSTON |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code |