2011 Dodge RAM 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jun 23, 2025 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, an abnormal clunk was heard coming from under the vehicle before the rear end of the drive shaft disconnected. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he lost control and the vehicle had jumped the curb into a ditch before coming to a stop on a culvert. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries to his neck however, no medical attention was sought. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed and parked at the contact's home address, where it remains until further investigation. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact related to the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V796000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Airbags · 65,288 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, a second vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The driver lost control of the steering and a third vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact mentioned that her head hit the windshield, the steering wheel, and the side glass. The driver sustained injuries to the neck, head, back, arm, and legs. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 65,288. *dt

Filed Jun 21, 2016 · Airbags, Body · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the driver of the vehicle owns a 2011 ram 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the front passenger side wheel disengaged from the vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver was injured and transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a collision center where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side wheel had a faulty lower control arm and spindle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. ....updated 09/19/16 *bf updated 06/18/18

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · TN · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 dodge ram 1500. While driving 50 MPH, the contact hit another vehicle that turned in front of him. The impact sent the consumer off the road, down an embankment and he ultimately hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled and a police report was filed. One passenger sustained cracked ribs and a concussion. The other passenger sustained bruised ribs. Both passengers required medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Ma 10/16/ chrysler inspected the vehicle and determined the rate of deceleration necessary to activate the air bags was not met. Updated 01/25/16.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Body · 85,000 miles · MT · crash · 1 injury

I was sitting at an entrance not moving when a cnn rail repair truck jumped the curb ran into my driver side front fender and tore half front end parts off spun me 180 hit rear driver side panel on some steel posts was injured broken collar bone broken ribs hit head off driver side window have wiplash no air bags went off at all in my truck

Filed Nov 10, 2011 · Airbags · 13,000 miles · LA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 1500. The contact was driving 60 MPH and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the chest and head. The passenger sustained injuries to the rib cage and shoulder. The contact and passenger were transported to the hospital for treatment and the contact later called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The vehicle was not inspected for the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.