| Issue ID | 1601518 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11255911 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/09/19 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact struck a deer, crashed into a tree, and landed in an embankment. The roof of the vehicle caved into the front passenger area and the driver and passenger frontal air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered chest injuries. The rear seat passenger sustained bruises. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 193,000. *dt *dt*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 193000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BAXTER SPRINGS, KS |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18216SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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