| Issue ID | 1085621 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10609294 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 23/05/14 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into a retail sign while having a seizure. The air bags did not deploy and the contact lost awareness. The passenger also sustained minor injuries. Both the driver and passenger required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed of the incident. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 46,000. Updated 8/28/14*cn updated 09/15/2014 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CALLAHAN, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2D7HB11X43KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 18/12/13 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| 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 | COGGIN BUICK GMC OF ORANGE PARK |
| Dealer's telephone number | 904-777-9999 |
| Dealer's city | JACKSONVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 32244 |