| Issue ID | 523036 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10105968 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 17/08/04 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle was involved in a head on collision with two light poles at 45 mph and airbags did not activate. The driver was knocked unconscious by the steering wheel and the passenger broke the windshield with his head. Only suffered minor injuries. Collision happened in mexico.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EL PASO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7HU18Z02GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/03/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| 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 | DICK POE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 915-779-0100 |
| Dealer's city | EL PASO |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 79925 |