| Issue ID | 1140662 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10664679 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/07/09 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle veered to the left and crashed into the median. As a result, the front driver side tire detached and the front driver side axle fractured. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to both ankles and shoulders that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TAMPA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16K15JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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