Consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision with a trailer at 35 MPH. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.
2001 Dodge Ram airbags complaints
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Consumer states while driving 55mph had front end collsion and air bags didn't deploy, causing injuries. Ph
Consumer states was turning into oncoming traffic and hit head-on by another vehicle traveling approximately 55mph. Both driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Ts
The vehicle was hit at 25 MPH in the front center the the air bags did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. The dealer has been dealer notified. *ts
Consumer state while traveling 75 MPH in result of an frontal vehicle car crash vehicle air bags did not deploy at any time vehicle was total. Please provide further information. Mr
I sent an email to glen hartzeim of hartzeim dodge on 9/30/02 stating what happened and if he could direct me on what course of action to take. Mr
Prior to the recall the clock spring was fixed. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for the cost of repair.
Consumer's grandson was driving when he had a head on collision, and airbag did not go off. Driver was not injured, but did receive a bump on forehead.
While driving at 45/50mph was involved in a frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed on impact.
Consumer states frame of vehicle is broken, and front end of vehicle is smashed. None of the airbags deployed.*ak the air bag did not deploy on impact causing driver to hit windshield and was injured.
Steering column problems have been reported 5 times, repaired 4 times in which the clock spring (safety recall 982) was replaced 2 times. Left outer mirror vibrates at highway speeds impairing visibility when merging with traffic. Truck is not safe for highway use. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***764311
While driving at 30mph involved in a frontal collision and airbags didn't deploy on impact.
While driving 35 MPH and without warning, a head-on collision occurred. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.*ak consumer states that the accelerator stuck, causing vehicle to rev to 6000 rpms, vehicle hit an embankment and tore down a fence, the left rear seatbelt did not hold one of the passengers, causing injuries, dealer stated the failure was the computer, the manufacturer stated the problem was the floormat, consumer states vehicles rpms still fluctuate too much.
Dodge ram 1500 series.the vehicle was involved in a front collision at 25-35 MPH. Upon impact neither air bag deployed causing the passenger to hit head on the dash. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time. Nlm
While driving 40mph in wet conditions, consumer hit a trailer which was being pulled by another vehicle and air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled. *akthere was one injury.
Edge of the hwy gave way, forcing the vehicle into a brick wall, neither airbag deployed, causing damage to the left ribs from impact with the steering wheel.
While driving 10 MPH, vehicle was struck by a van traveling 50 MPH, front crash. Seatbelt did not restrain consumer, he was thrown forward. Vehicle was totalled, no injuries.*ak in this accident, neither airbag deployed, see odi number 8004341.
While driving 10 MPH, vehicle was struck by van traveling 50 MPH, front crash. Neither airbag deployed. Vehicle was totalled. No injuries.*ak the seatbelt did not restrain consumer, causing him to be thrown forward, luckily he was not injured, see odi number 8004342.
While driving about 55 MPH struck an utility pole with right center side, but neither of air bags deployed. Had take vehicle to dealer prior to this incident for air bag problems. Please provide more information.
Consumer was traveling 50mph on the highway and another vehicle pulled in front of him. And t-boned him from the side.upon impact, neither airbag deployed. Dealership was aware of problem.
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In a head-on collision, the air-bag did not deploy for the driver. Dodge inspected and claimed that the collision was slightly or not perfectly straight-on (damage is across entire front and passenger had to be pried-out of the vehicle). The auto club declared the vehicle a total loss. Owner believes air-bags should have worked. A second opinion, other than by the mfg. Is desired. Wife of driver believes she heard a recall on the news for steering on dodge trucks having to do with airbags but cannot find it in writing. Please advise.
Consumer received a safety recall notification, to have clockspring replaced, however consumer was informed by dealerhsip that they did not have the part.
Consumer received a recall notice, and made an appointment six days in advance, however when he arrived he was informed that his appointment could not be honored because the dealership had a few projects that went over due.
Consumer was traveling 55mph on highway and traffic was moving slowly. There were three lanes of traffic, and he was trying to get into an opening to a clear lane. Applied brakes, and brakes didn't grab at all. Also, airbags didn't deploy, and hit a coach bus. Dealership was aware of problem.
Consumer has contacted dealer in reference to recall 01v153000/ manufacturer's recall 982, dealer is unwilling to provide any assistance regarding recall.
Vehicle impacted a telephone pole head-on during wet conditions while traveling at approximately 35 MPH. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Manufacturer has not given consumer a reason for failure of air bags. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
While traveling at 30 MPH hit a train head-on and none of airbags deployed. Truck was totalled.
Turned steering wheel while going slow, heard a "crunch" come from the steering wheel, air bag "not working" indication on dashboard.
Consumer was driving at approximately 40 MPH , and lost control, vehicle went into ditch head-on, upon imact, dual airbags did not deploy. Vehicle sustained enormous damage, such as front bumper being pushed up to radiator, and steering wheel knocked loose when consumer's head hit it.
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