Issue ID | 1206494 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10746114 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 1500 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 30/01/15 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering veered to the right independently. The contact crashed into a ditch, but the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained nose and head injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle sustained extensive front end damage. A police report was filed. The vehicle was diagnosed with a suspension fracture and the vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), but the failure previously occurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77000 |
Number of Occurences | 0 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MOUNT ORAB, OH |
VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N78SXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 16/01/21 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 0 |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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