| Issue ID | 908063 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10448910 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 17/02/12 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle and in order to avoid hitting the deer, the contact swerved and crashed into a telephone pole. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy and the driver sustained a concussion as well as injuries to the head and back. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 54,000. Updated 05/11/12*lj updated 05/22/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LINCOLN , RI |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18228SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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