2001 Dodge Dakota: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Aug 17, 2017 · Airbags · 170,000 miles · IA · crash · 1 injury

My son was driving a 2001 dodge dakota, which I purchased new in 2001. He lost control on a gravel road and went off the edge of a ditch. Air bags did not deploy and he was killed in the accident. His passenger was injured, but survived. The front end of the vehicle was in horrible shape, and there is no way an airbag should not have deployed......updated 11/14/17 *bf

Filed Jan 28, 2013 · Airbags · 291,000 miles · MD · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated while driving 58 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a deer. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer sent a representative to inspect the vehicle and determined that there was not enough impact to cause the air bags to deploy. The contact disagreed as the front bumper was pushed into the front wheels. The failure and current mileage was 291,000. .... Updated 03/08/13 *bf updated 03/13/13

Filed Nov 9, 2005 · Brakes · NC · crash · 2 injuries

Traffic was moving in front of grace covenant church, there was an officer directing traffic. My husband put on the brakes at the moment he realized traffic was not moving any longer. The brakes locked up. When you look at the tire marks on the road, it is apparent the right side tire locked first (the tire mark is much longer) then the left side tire locked (tire mark on road much shorter). He was unable to stop the vehicle before it struck the vehicle in front. The airbag did not deploy in this accident. The concern is that this truck is believed to have ABS which means it was malfunctioning since the tires locked up. The concern is this may have contributed to the accident in that he was not able to get the vehicle stopped in time. It was a hard impact which it appears will cause the vehicle to be totaled.

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 47,000 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

The consumer's vehicle rear ended an oil tanker while driving at 45 MPH. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. The driver sustained knee injuries, and the passenger sustained a hair line fracture to left foot, angle, and ribs. She also suffered from back pains. This was the second collision where the air bags didn't deploy. *ak *tc the consumer's husband applied the brakes, but the vehicle failed to slow down. The brakes felt like they were slipping. *sc

Filed Sep 29, 2003 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

While making a right turn at an intersection and without warning vehicle slid on dirt and gravel and it went down into an embankment, hitting a tree. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries, and was transported to the hospital by an ambulance.

Filed Jan 8, 2003 · Airbags · LA · crash

While driving at 35 MPH, vehicle was involved in a head on collision and air bags did not deploy. Please provide additional information.

Filed Nov 12, 2002 · Airbags · PA · crash

Consumer states while traveling 50 MPH in resulting into a impacting into deer vehicle air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information. Mr

Filed Oct 4, 2002 · Airbags · TX · crash

While driving at 30-40 MPH vehicle was involved in frontal collision. Air bags did not deploy. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Mar 29, 2002 · Airbags · AZ · crash · 1 injury

We are concerned because the airbag in this vehicle failed to deploy . The circum-stances under which this collision happened are as follows: our 17 y/o was coming home from school (with friend as passenger). Passenger noticed 1st a vehicle ahead of them was slamming on their brakes to turn right (w/o using turn signal). Our daughter was unable to stop the dodge truck in time to avoid a collision. Our vehicle incurred rt front end damage. The other vehicle incurred lt rear/ side damage. Our daughter's passenger hurt her knee when it hit the dashboard; but (luckily for us) they are friends and did not feel it was a serious enough injury to sue over. But we are concerned the airbag did not deploy-- shouldn't it have; if the decereration/ collision speed was 35 MPH??! Pls contact us.

Filed Nov 21, 2001 · Airbags · PA · crash

Was traveling 35-50mph when another vehicle pulled out in front and was hit head on. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle towed to body shop, and front was repaired. Had service representative come down and check out air bags. Informed consumer air bags were working okay. Second time on 11/3/01 was traveling 50mph and fell asleep. Vehicle went off the road and hit some trees on passenger's side. Then, vehicle returned to road and hit a utility pole.upon impact, air bags failed to deploy each time. Driver suffered no injuries.

Filed May 16, 2001 · Airbags · WV · crash

Vehicle was hit by a deer while traveling at 30 MPH, driver lost control and hit a tree. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .