| Issue ID | 424467 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10026688 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 07/08/26 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving approximately 45mph, had an accident by rear ending vehicle in front. Abs braking system had locked up. This caused the vehicle to skid into the vehicle in front. Air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Front end of vehicle was destroyed. Also, seat belts failed to restrain and driver suffered chest pains from hitting steering wheel, and had to be taken to hospital.*ak |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOMOSASSA, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
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