2008 Dodge RAM 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Feb 9, 2022 · Airbags · CO · crash · 5 injuries

On 22 Jan 2022, airbags failed to deploy during a head on collision. Collision occurred after losing control on black ice. While driving 55 mph along a straight and level section of a single lane highway, truck spun into on-coming traffic. The driver and passenger experienced whiplash, multiple bruises from the seat belt, and the driver broke both ankles and sternum, and needed stitches from a gash above the eye. Truck received airbag recall work at a local dealership in 2016. Insurance has declared the damages to the vehicle a total loss. Owner has signed a release of the vehicle to auto insurance. Not sure if claims adjuster or insurance company is investigating airbag failure. Looks like others have experienced this same problem.

Filed Sep 4, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 147,000 miles · TN · crash

I was getting off work and going about 25 MPH on the street when I was involved in a head on collision, I had seen the light change when I pushed on the brake pedal, I heard a crunching noise and no brakes. All I could do was hold on to the steering wheel. The seat belt did not lock up and the air bags did not deploy, with me ending up hitting the steering. Wheel.

Filed Oct 10, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 108,573 miles · OR · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The contact continued to pump the brake pedal until the vehicle slowed down. As a result of the failure, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. There were no injuries and police report number: sp19360029 was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent body shop and declared totaled. The contact was unaware if the manufacturer was notified of the failures. There were no recalls associated with the failures. The dealer was not contacted. The cause of the failures was not determined. The failure mileage was 108,573.*dt

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Airbags · 256,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving 30 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The frontal air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises to the neck and shoulders and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 256,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2018 · Airbags · 1,500 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall. Had two wrecks in 2008 & 2009. Airbags did not deploy, have been replaced, recall csn 1. Suffered serious neck injury ending in complete cervical fusion & transplants. Also have chrysler 2005/300 4 speed airbags replaced under same recall. Had no wrecks with it. I can't find anyone to represent me in settlement. Truck was moving when hit deer & stationary when a truck hit us in rear & side back.

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Airbags · 170,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact's son owned a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While the contact's son was driving 50 MPH, he failed to see the brake lights of the vehicle in front him and had to forcefully depress the brake pedal. As a result, the contact's son attempted to swerve to the left and crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's son sustained injuries to his hands and bruises from the seat belt. Medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. Prior to the crash, the contact's son was notified of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound. The manufacturer and the dealer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 08/31/17*lj

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Airbags · 69,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear driver side door of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle was towed to a tow yard. Two weeks after the failure, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 09v084000 (visibility) and 15v313000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 218,000 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into multiple trees. The air bags had a delayed deployment and emitted metal fragments. A police report was filed. The contact sustained multiple abrasions to the face and a collapsed lung, which required medical attention. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The parts for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 218,000. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. .....updated 06/22/16 * bf the consumer also stated the seat belt did restrain him properly . The consumer had a second accident and the air bag did not deploy. Updated 06/29/16

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH the contact lost conscientious and the vehicle went off the road. The front end crashed into a tree. The vehicle was destroyed on impact. The air bags did not deploy. The contact received back injuries that needed medical attention. The vehicle was towed and salvaged. A police report was filed. The contact stated that approximately two days after the crash they received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximately failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Airbags · 68,000 miles · TN · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver of another vehicle fell asleep while driving at 70 MPH and crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the chest, shoulders, and legs as well as lacerations to the face. The front passenger sustained a concussion and injuries to the right side of her body. The rear driver side passenger sustained injuries to the back, right arm, and had a seizure. Medical attention was required for all occupants of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure .the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, a vehicle crashed into the rear end of the contact's vehicle and then crashed into a second vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The contact was awaiting for the parts to become available. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 1/13/16 ln

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving 35 MPH, the contact crashed the vehicle into a tree before resting in a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The passenger sustained multiple injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.