2006 Dodge RAM 2500: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jun 22, 2018 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · SC · crash · 2 injuries

I was involved in an accident in motion over 35mph on a highway and my air bags did not go off. A young man turning left from the south lane across the north lane failed to yield to me traveling in the north lane. All air bag recalls on my vehicle have been completed as shown on the attached form.

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Airbags · 128,000 miles · VT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH when suddenly a deer jumped onto the road, the vehicle was turned to the right in order to avoid the deer however, the contact crashed into a four feet deep ditch. The driver side air bag did not deploy but the passenger side air bag did deploy. The contact suffered head and body injuries. The contact had to spend fifteen hours in the hospital being treated and was released. The contact mentioned that a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) was received. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the dealer. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · 110,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear driver's side of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. On another occasion, the contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the contact crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries that required medical attention. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics where it was diagnosed that the steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 03/11/16*lj

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 72,000 miles · NH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle shook violently, veered to the right, and the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a road sign. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side tie rod assembly fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 32,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. Another vehicle cut in front of the contact's vehicle causing the contact to lose control and veer off the road. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the parts were not available for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v817000 (air bags) and 14v795000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 6/8/15

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 72,600 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the failure could have been directly related to a notice he received for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering).the contact sustained shoulder and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,600.

Filed Jul 28, 2010 · Airbags · 84,655 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Head on collision air bags did not deploy.

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Airbags · 7,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* - the contact stated during a crash the vehicle's airbags did not deploy. The contact stated on 11/18/07 he was travelling approximately 60 MPH and he hit a guard rail head on. The road conditions were dry. The contact wore a seat belt. The vehicle did not stop, it flipped over the rail and struck a tree. The vehicle continued , and the right front passenger side hit a tree. The windows shattered on the driver side back door, the headlights were knocked out and he believed the framewere cracked. The contact stated he drove the vehicle away. The body shop was coming out on 1/18/07 to give an estimate. The contact has pictures of the vehicle. *ak updated 02/15/07.