| Issue ID | 1243759 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10808455 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/07/15 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed head on and caused the contacts vehicle to catch on fire. The air bags deployed ten minutes after the crash. The contact sustained injuries to the jaw, the teeth, and the face. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | POSEY, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N94SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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