1996 Dodge RAM 2500 airbags problems

Filed Jun 15, 2023 · Airbags · 330,000 miles · OR · 1 injury

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the air bag warning light suddenly activated, and moments later the front driver’s side air bag erroneously deployed. During the failure, the driver sustained various facial injuries and injuries to the nose. The contact also sustained an injury to the right arm which required medical attention. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 330,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Airbags · 291,000 miles · NC · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while making a turn in the driveway, the driver side air bag deployed. As a result, the contact sustained shoulder, arm, jaw, and head injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 291,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2008 · Airbags · 223,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500. When the contact placed the key into the ignition, the air bag deployed. The vehicle and engine was still in the off position. The contact sustained cuts and lacerations on his face and neck. The federal safety agency campaign id number 99v023000 (air bags:frontal) was referenced. The dealer and manufacturer have not yet been notified. The failure and current mileages were 223,000. Updated 03-31-08 *bf updated 03/31/08

Filed Mar 21, 2007 · Airbags · 75,345 miles · IN

Tl* - the contact owns a 1996 dodge 2500 diesel. The air bag light turned on and stayed on. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing an air bag module. This part has been discontinued and the airbag is inoperative. The failure mileage was 75,345. The contact called the manufacturer and they stated they do not deal with this type of complaint and that he should call the local dealer.

Filed Jun 13, 2006 · Airbags, Electrical · NJ

Symptoms: air bag warning lamp illuminates randomly, horn sounds intermittently, cruise control has stopped working. A casual search of the internet shows these three symptoms occur quite frequently on chrysler/dodge and plymouth vehicles. The cause is a faulty clockspring. The risk is having the airbag disengage, I.e. Will not deploy. Chrysler has issued recalls for a number of vehicles for this defect, the problem is they refuse to repair many more vehicles that have this safety defect. Chrysler claims a bad installation at certain plants, problem is the defect occurs on many more vehicles then recalled made at other plants. Cost is in the hundreds of dollars to repair. User repair is not advised since the airbag must be removed.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Airbags · FL

Recall repair (99v‑023) completed causing noise in steering column, continued having problems and repaired, air bag blew up for no apparent reason after recall repairs. Mjs

Filed Aug 4, 1999 · Airbags, Brakes · OH · crash

Just pulled away from green light when another vehicle pulled out also. Consumer's vehicle's engine roared after being hit. Traveled 30ft & hit telephone pole. Had no steering or brake control. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact with the pole. The right front end was only hit slightly.

Filed Apr 30, 1999 · Airbags · TX

Airbag system triggering mechanism under seat was replaced and no cover was installed due to interference of seat. Stated to be careful not to get anything under seat, or airbag could deploy prematurely. Problem cannot be remedied. Problem still exists.

Filed Jan 17, 1997 · Airbags · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Driving vehicle at speed of 45mph, impact 12:00 position, driver's side air bag did not deploy.

Filed Dec 30, 1996 · Airbags, Brakes · MI · crash

Applying brakes vehicle would swerve left/right; another vehicle stopped suddenly, applied brakes (ABS) hard, but vehicle didn't stop; turned to avoid hitting vehicle, instead hit pole, air bag didn't deploy. Taken to dealership for repairs. Have invoices.