Vehicle was involved in a collision going 50 MPH on a highway and another vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign at a cross road and we struck them with the front of the vehicle on their passenger door. Air bags did not deploy causing 2 of the passengers in the vehicle to hit their head/face on the dash and windshield.*dt
2003 Dodge RAM 2500: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 661 complaints about the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 92,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at 3 MPH, the tie rod detached from the vehicle and the steering wheel was loose. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the curb. The air bags did not deploy. There were no reported injuries and no police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to planet chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of flagstaff (5190 n test dr, flagstaff, az 86004 (928) 433-6787) where it was diagnosed that the tie rod kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that a tie rod kit was installed prior to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the alignment and installation would be at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 199,600.
I was involved in an accident on may 3rd 2019 where I struck a vehicle that had just entered the two lane highway from the shoulder of the road and crossed in front of me. I hit her at 45 MPH resulting in heavy from end damage which I'm still waiting on the insurance company to decide if it will be repaired or totaled out. I'm fearing it's totaled. Anyway I'm contacting you because my airbags didn't deploy. I'm in no manner an automotive engineer so I can't explain why thy didn't deploy I'm just wanting you to know they didn't. The vehicle I hit was diagonal to me,
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a deer and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also mentioned that there was second crash where the vehicle was t-boned on the driver's side and the air bags failed to deploy again. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v770000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, with the cruise control engaged, the consumer crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. During the failure, the contact lost consciousness due to a medical issue. A police report was filed. The contact was hospitalized and sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted, but not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 92,000. Updated 8/29/11 *cn updated 09/28/11
After striking a ditch and a concrete barrier air bags did not deploy. The seat belt did not hold, and the consumer struck his head on dashboard.
The brake pedal went to the floor when the brake was applied. *nlm *ts also the air bags failed to deploy. *jb the air condition was inoperative.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured August 29, 2002, to July 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R26. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V770.
Recall number 15V312000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500?
7 of 661 owner complaints about the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 (1%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500
Ball joint 63Stalling 12Power steering loss 11Headlights 8Brake failure 7Wipers 7Jerking 6Loss of power 6Steering lock-up 6Adaptive cruise 5Airbag light 5Check engine light 5Tire blowout 5Transmission failure 5
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