1996 Dodge RAM 1500 airbags problems

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Airbags · MI · crash

Was driving in white out conditions on feb 14, 2015 and had a accident with another vehicle that totaled my truck and my air bag never went off.

Filed May 23, 2013 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · OK · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 MPH, the front driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently. The driver sustained bruising to both of arms from the air bag deployment. The contact was not involved in a crash nor was there any impact to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2013 · Airbags · 230,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge ram. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 MPH, the air bag inadvertently deployed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v023000 (air bags) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2007 · Airbags · 00

Air bag light keeps coming on frequently. Have had service when it happens, have been told by durham dodge "don't worry about it, it's nothing!" it is not normal for this to occur and I feel unprotected when this light is on. No injuries yet, no crash yet. Do I have peace of mind that I can rely on my air bag ???? No!!!

Filed Mar 28, 2005 · Airbags · 109,000 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a t-bone collision at 40 MPH, and the air bags were delayed 3 seconds or more before deploying. This caused consumer's head to hit the steering wheel, and sustain rib injuries. Consumer was not transported to the local hospital. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.*ak *bf

Filed Aug 12, 2003 · Airbags · 84,333 miles · LA · crash

1996 dodge ram 1500 ran of the road through a guardrail and into a wooden light pole, and drivers side air bag did not deploy.

Filed Mar 21, 2000 · Airbags, Seat belts · LA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was traveling 35mph, another vehicle veered into her lane and hit vehicle, knocking it across into a fire hydrant, seatbelt didn't catch. Consumer sustained injuries. Also, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Investigator told consumer that it wasn't a hard direct hit. *ak

Filed Jul 2, 1998 · Airbags · NJ · crash

Air bag did not deploy upon impact. After traveling 65mph & hitting a small vehicle that pulled in front of her. *ak a representative from chrysler inspected vehicle and stated it was twisted and badly damaged, however airbag did not deploy due to the site of impact.

Filed Apr 15, 1998 · Airbags · AR · crash

During an accident air bag's did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Airbags · CA

Air bag module failed.