| Issue ID | 579034 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10150262 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 14/02/06 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to hydroplane. The vehicle spun around 3-4 times while applying the brakes. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle hit a concrete divider with the front end and ended up on the concrete divider with the rear end. The vehicle was driven home, there was no police report taken. The insurance company inspected the vehicle and determined the front bumper and grill need to be replaced and the rear bumper needs replacing. There must also be repairs to the truck bed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FRENCH CAMP, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16K54JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/12/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | MANTECA DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | MANTECA |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |