| Issue ID | 1517594 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11154587 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 19/11/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The frontal air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises to the neck and shoulders and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 256,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 256000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COAHOMA, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16K88JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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