| Issue ID | 565877 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10140281 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 27/02/05 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Airbags did not deploy after violent accident. Vehicle was stopped then hit from the rear at about 65 mph by tour bus, causing it to land on top of vehicle in front, continuing to be hit again 3-4 times until rolling to a stop upside down. Vehicle was hit on all sides. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18DX4SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| Date of purchase | 20/09/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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