1998 Dodge RAM 1500: airbag warning light

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Airbags · 129,915 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the steering function intermittently failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnoised that the clockspring malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v153000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 129,915.

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Airbags · 134,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician determined that the air bag clock spring failed and would need to be replaced. The contact was made aware that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v153000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000. Ma 08/13/15

Filed Jan 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 105,000 miles · HI

I understand that there was a recall of defective clocksprings that disabled airbags in certain dodge products (safety recall 982)(the federal safety agency identification number 01v‑153). The recall included vehicles in the VIN last 8 digits ws501493 to ws771681. My 1998 dodge ram 1500 has a last eight digits of [xxx]. Thus, it does fall within the range of recalled VIN numbers. However, for some reason my truck is not described as one of those recalled. However, I have an airbag light that is on and the steering wheel mounted cruise control does not work it seems to me that both of these are indications of a defective clockspring just as on the recalled vehicles. I would like to know why I have not received a recall notice and why my vehicle make model and year is not described as recalled even though the last eight VIN digits falls within the range of those recalled for this defect. Can the recall of this be studied further and expanded to include my vehicle? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 10, 2008 · Body · GA

Like many other american consumers owning dodge rams years ranging from 1994 -2006, the top cover of the dash has cracked and fell in. This has caused my air bag light to come on. Whether it is still functional is unknown, but highly unlikely for the light to appear. Even if it does work what would happen to my passengers, which could very well be my family, and I in the instance of a crash happening in the truck. It is very, very possible brittle, broke shards of plastic would end up in our face. With the accelerated rate that an airbag deploys, this could end tragically. Please help the tens of thousands of us that share this faulty chyrsler product problem. With little research it is very easy to see just how wide spread this problem has become. It will also be clear as to how many people this problem could harm. We are now taking a stand, starting with this. Please help us correct this issue before live are taken or ruined by faulty chyrsler products.

Filed Apr 19, 2007 · Airbags · 87,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. While driving at any speed, the air bag warning lights remain illuminated. The mechanic stated that the clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. There is a recall # 01v153000 (air bags), however the dealer and manufacturer stated that the vehicle is excluded from the recall. The contact feels his vehicle should be included in the recall. The current and failure mileages were 87,000.

Filed May 13, 2004 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · TX

Air bag warning light came on while driving, rendering the air bags inoperative, per the dealership.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · NY · crash

While driving at normal speed vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and neither of the air bags deployed. Also, seat belts failed to hold driver and consumer. No air bag light warning light appeared prior to the crash.