| Issue ID | 1270826 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10851303 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 25/01/16 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle crashed into multiple trees. The air bags had a delayed deployment and emitted metal fragments. A police report was filed. The contact sustained multiple abrasions to the face and a collapsed lung, which required medical attention. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The parts for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 218,000. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. ..... Updated 06/22/16 * bf the consumer also stated the seat belt did restrain him properly . The consumer had a second accident and the air bag did not deploy. Updated 06/29/16 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 218000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MCRAE, AR |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18248SXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| Date of purchase | 01/10/13 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CITY MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 501-982-9121 |
| Dealer's city | LITTLE ROCK |
| Dealer's state code | AR |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 72203 |