Issue ID | 898929 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10441473 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 1500 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 15/12/11 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl- the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving 25 mph in rainy weather, the vehicle began to slide abnormally, causing the contact to crash into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained lacerations to the bottom of the chin and mouth, requiring 24 stitches. The contact was immediatley taken for medical attention. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 171,000. Kmj updated 02/01/12 *bf the consumer also stated the seat belts didi not perform as designed. Updated 02/10/12 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 171000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | JUSTIN, TX |
VIN pattern | 3B7HC13Y71GXXXXXX |
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 | |
Date of purchase | 08/07/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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 | AUTOWORLD DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 877-354-1963 |
Dealer's city | PETALUMA |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 94952 |