Airbag did not deploy. ACM signaled deployment but airbags did not inflate. Need assistance in finding out why the airbags did not fire. Det. [XXX] #[XXX] Vehicle Crimes/Traffic[ Unit Dallas Police Department [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2007 Dodge RAM 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash
20 of the 517 complaints about the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 78,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
I was in a head on accident going approximately 40 mph. I was wearing my seatbelt. A Chevy Trailblazer Crossed the centerline and hit me head on at approximately 40 mph. The airbags did not deploy and the seatbelt also did not restrain. As a result I hit the steering wheel and broke my sternum & suffered numerous other injuries. The Incident was documented by police and has been reported to my insurance company, Auto-Owners Insurance. No one has inspected the airbags or seatbelts but the vehicle is available for inspection.
My wife , son and daughter were in the vehicle when they were struck in the front at about 40 MPH. The seat belt did not hold, it released and the air bag did not deploy.
Wfe was involve in a wreck where air bags did not deploy. She hit women that did not stop at stop sign. Dodge ram 2007 was totaled completely. Truck was recalled and james hodge dealership supposedly fixed bags but that was passenger side. However, neither bags were deployed. Accident date june 25, 2018.
Takata recall my airbags did not inflate, when I was in an accident. I was hit from behind. Hit my head on the steering wheel, and a piece of plastic enter my eye from it. Was on a highway, in motion.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owned a 2007 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into a very larg tractor trailer that came out of the field and failed to stop before entering the road. The entire front end of the contact's vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The insurance company deemed the vehicle as destroyed. After the failure, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/17/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH on icy roads, the contact lost control of the vehicle when attempting to avoid a crash with another vehicle that lost control. The vehicle started to spin and crashed into two parked vehicles. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The passenger had to be transported to the hospital by ambulance for unknown injuries. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The air bag failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH on a wet road, the vehicle spin out of control and crashed into an embankment. The air bags did not deploy. As a result, the contact sustained back, neck, and leg injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. The contact received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The dealer stated that the part to do the repair was not available. The contact called dodge customer service and was informed to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the fuse removed. In addition, the air bags would not deploy. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle swayed from side to side when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the front driver side tire disengaged from the vehicle and the contact crashed into another vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the front axle fractured. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a back injury and the front passenger sustained neck, shoulder, back and hip injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 dodge ram 1500. While making a left turn at 15 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and the contact crashed into trees. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruises that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v817000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 113,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact crashed the vehicle into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. Two occupants in the vehicle sustained injuries and received medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unavailable.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
- Risk
- These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Recall number 16V352000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1‑888‑648‑7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Recall number 15V313000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500?
20 of 517 owner complaints about the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 (4%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500
Ball joint 31Wipers 26Stalling 24Check engine light 17Headlights 13Grinding brakes 10Airbag light 9Engine failure 9Fire or smoke 8Seat belt 8ABS 7Tire blowout 7Fuel pump 6Power steering loss 6Knocking 5Harsh shifting 5Jerking 5Loss of power 5Steering lock-up 5Sudden acceleration 5Won't start 5
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