Issue ID | 1621962 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11282507 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 02/11/19 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ram 3500. The contact stated that a deer darted out in front of her vehicle. While veering to avoid it, the contact crashed into a bridge and then a culvert and ended up five feet on a hillside. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt failed to operate properly. The contact sustained injuries to the back, shoulder, neck, back of the head, sciatic nerve, and right hand. The contact's boyfriend sustained injuries to the face, neck, and right rib area. Both occupants were taken to the hospital for medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was left at the scene for a few days and was eventually towed to a body shop where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,519.*dt *dt*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79519 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CASSVILLE, MO |
VIN pattern | 3C63RRGL6EGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 2 |
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Date of purchase | 18/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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