2005 Dodge RAM 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Nov 12, 2020 · Airbags · OH · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was at a stop light, he began to depress the accelerator pedal. She then stated that she remembered that the bed of the vehicle started to come towards her passenger side and lost all consciousness. When the contact had regained consciousness, she was being cut out of the vehicle by first responders; her grandson was ejected from the vehicle through the back seat. The contact, her husband and her grandson were all rushed to the hospital and treated for injuries. Her husband suffered a concussion and crack ribs; the contact had injuries to her entire right side which included a broken collar bone, broken ankle, and eight broken ribs. Her grandson had suffered broken teeth which required dental surgery; he also suffered severe mental trauma due to the accident. The air bags did not deploy as a result of the roll over. A police report was filed and stated that one of her tires were severely worn which caused the vehicle to roll over. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard and was deemed destroyed. In 2018, the contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) which she linked to her failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.*dt

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Airbags · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While the contact's husband was driving approximately 35 MPH, he crashed into an embankment. The crash was possibly due to a medical condition. The driver sustained facial bruises and swelling to the face, and a lacerated liver. The contact received medical attention at the hospital, but later passed away. The other occupant in the vehicle was a canine and was uninjured. The vehicle was towed due to bumper and grill damage. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was advised of the issue and opened case number: cair 28006955. The manufacturer stated that the inspection did not show any fault codes. The failure mileage was unknown. ....updated 11/03/17 *bf ......updated updated 9/5/18

Filed Jul 9, 2017 · Airbags, Seats · 103,147 miles · NM · crash · 2 injuries

2005 dodge ram 1500 truck 4x2 quad, was in motion at posted highway speed, with minimal wind present. As an eyewitness & owner of the vehicle, the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle, rolling the truck 4 -5 times before landing on its top (upside down). Damage throughout was severe and extensive. No airbags deployed and both occupants were wearing their safety belts. Front passenger head rest ripped away from seat and was found about 100 yards away from accident scene, stuck in a bush. Right rear tire (passenger side), snapped off and broke away from the rear axel. Tire was found more than 100 yards away from the totaled vehicle & tire was not blown out. Concerns about 2 safety recalls on this vehicle is the reason for submitting complaint: recall involving a problem/defect with the air bag deployment, and recall concerning a rear axel pion nut coming loose while in motion & causing rear wheel to completely break away from vehicle. Defect could suddenly cause driver to lose complete control, causing vehicle to crash and/or violently rollover. This vehicle was serviced for both recalls, twice. However, in this rollover crash that occurred, the rear wheel with brake system still attached, completely snapped off the rear axel. Also, the insurance company did an estimate to repair vehicle, but did not include or mention a repair charge for the right rear wheel or the rear axel. The tail gate was also ripped off of the truck and was found about 75 yards away from the totaled vehicle. No fatalities resulted from this horrific crash, but my son who was the passenger, did suffer serious and permanent injuries, which include a head injury (tbi), multiple fractures to his ctl-spine, injured right foot, leg and hip, and abrasions and deep scrapes throughout his body. The driver, my sons girlfriend, suffered scrapes and bruising, but no serious injury. *tt updated 10/1/18

Filed Mar 31, 2017 · Airbags · TX · crash

2005 dodge 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle accident- the air bags did not deploy. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was crashed into a telephone pole. The airbags did not deploy. The manufacturer's report stated the air bag did not deploy due to "crumple" zones and "crash" areas not being impacted. The rate of deceleration was necessary was not met in order to activate the air bag. Updated 03/31/2017*js updated 04/04/17lj

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Airbags · 180,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving 50 MPH, another vehicle drove in front of the contact's vehicle and caused a collision. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver of the vehicle was unconscious after the collision. The driver sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where the vehicle was declared a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Airbags · 20,000 miles · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH another vehicle crashed into the rear driver side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle skidded on an ice patch and crashed into the cement wall of a bridge. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and spine injuries that required medical attention. The passenger also sustained back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 and 16v352000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 03/03/17*lj *tt

Filed Nov 30, 2016 · Airbags · 83,000 miles · PA · crash

See attached . Why has this not been fixed yet. I was in an accident yesterday and im lucky the passenger side air bag didn't go off. They both should have went off but didn't.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Airbags · 127,500 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on a wet and oily surface at 30 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. As a result, the vehicle rolled over multiple times. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a fractured neck and back that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,500. Updated 11/17/16

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Airbags · 140,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving 40 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash. The air bags did not deploy and a police report was filed. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Airbags · 159,000 miles · MI · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While stopped, the contact's vehicle was crashed head on by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. Both drivers sustained injuries that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 159,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Airbags · 149,810 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* takata recall. The contact owned a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the chin and collar bone that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed from the scene and later deemed destroyed. The vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,810.

Filed Jul 22, 2016 · Airbags, Suspension · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving 35 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (suspension). The failure mileage was unknown.