| Issue ID | 1222225 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10767465 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 29/11/12 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. During the crash, the front end sustained severe damage. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained facial, upper torso, and right hand injuries. Passenger number two sustained a head laceration and concussion. Passage number three sustained an upper torso injury. Passenger number four, who was seated next to the window, sustained an upper torso and left leg injury. All four passengers in the vehicle were seated in the first row and received medical attention. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 170000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16N73JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 4 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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