| Issue ID | 868720 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10412125 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 06/01/11 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact was hit head on by a driver who was texting while driving 40 mph. The contacts vehicle was not moving when the crash occurred. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated the vehicle was to towed to a local mechanic. The insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was inspected, but the insurance company was unable to determine why the air bags did not deploy. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileage was 71,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAINT PETERSBURGH, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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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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