2013 Ram 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · Steering · 106,359 miles · TX · crash

The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the steering wheel seized. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road using excessive force on the steering wheel, ran into a culvert, then ran over the culvert into a driveway and crashed into a trash can, where it came to a stop. The driver-side and passenger-side air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and remained at the residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,359.

Filed Jul 15, 2025 · Brakes · LA · crash

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while coasting to an idle stop at a red light, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ABS module had failed. The dealer still had not received the part due to the part being on back order. After having the vehicle diagnosed while driving approximately 75 mph, and coming to slowed traffic, the contact attempted to decelerate. Suddenly, another vehicle cut in front of them, and the contact slammed the brake pedal down. The left front tire seized, causing the vehicle to spin counterclockwise. The left front side of the truck hit a nearby guardrail. The vehicle continued to spin, causing damage to the front-end and rear-end. The air bag did not deploy. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to safety. The contact was able to continue driving after restarting the vehicle at their home. There were no injuries. No medical attention was needed. No police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer after the incident occurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 28, 2022 · Airbags, Seat belts · 108,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 60-65 MPH on the highway, he crashed head-on into a culvert. The driver side air bag failed to deploy, and the front driver’s side seat belt failed to retract. A police report was filed. The ambulance arrived on scene and transported the driver to the hospital where he suffered from a chipped and fractured vertebrae. The driver was the only occupant at the time of the failure. The vehicle was deemed totaled. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where the insurance company was retrieving the vehicle from. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2021 · Airbags · 242,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that he was hit head-on by another vehicle. The contact stated that although the airbag warning lights illuminated the instrument panel; however, the airbags failed to deploy. The contact was taken to the hospital where he was treated for the soreness to his back. The other driver was able to walk away from the accident and appeared to not be injured. A police report was filed at the scene (DIV421070591). Due to the accident, the vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard and was deemed a total loss. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there was a recall on the vehicle(recall unknown); however, he was informed that the recall was not related to the airbag failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 242,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 8, 2021 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle crashed into the rear of the a second vehicle causing severe damage to the front end. During the crash the air bag did not deploy. The driver sustained a fractured right foot and bruises the arms and torso which required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · 97,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a left turn at low speeds, the steering wheel failed to re-align to drive straight. The contact veered off the road and crashed into the rear of another vehicle causing the front driver tire, lower ball joint separated from the steering knuckle, inner tie rod end, shock assembly and lower control arm to detach. The vehicle was restarted and the steering resumed to normal but due to the front driver side damage, it needed to be towed. The contact mentioned that the power steering failed on several occasions while driving at low speeds. The air bag failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain him. As a result, the contact hit his face and wrist against the steering wheel and windshield glass. The contact mentioned he would be going to the hospital for his injuries. The other driver was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The dealer nor manufacturer were informed of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Filed May 8, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 70,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted out of park and crashed into another vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not parked on an incline. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was damaged, but still driveable. The contact called fresno chrysler dodge jeep ram at 866‑275‑2896 (located at 6162 n blackstone ave, fresno, ca 93710) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an inspector to investigate the failure. The contact was not provided a report of the investigation. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. *as 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Mar 10, 2016 · Airbags · 2,000 miles · AL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving in the rain at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned over a ditch and crashed into a hill. The air bags did not deploy. The police and the ambulance were at the scene and rescued the contact and the passenger, both of whom sustained injuries requiring medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 45 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a collision lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 54,000 miles · CO · crash · 2 injuries

Takata recall: I was recently involved in an accident in which my driver side air bag did not deploy when it should have. There was so much impact that the passenger side front and rear curtain air bags deployed on the other vehicle involved in the accident. I was stopped at a stop sign preparing to cross a very busy intersection. Once I determined it was clear I began to roll away from the stop sign when suddenly a south bound car entered the intersection without it's lights on and collided with the front driver's side of my vehicle. At the point of impact, the south bound car was traveling at least 45 MPH and my vehicle had merely rolled away from the stop sign and I slammed on my breaks just prior to impact. I was not traveling more than 5 MPH when the vehicles collided. Once both vehicles had come to a complete stop I realized I had struck the back of my head on the driver's side window extremely hard but no air bag deployment had taken place. There was so much force in the impact that the frame on my vehicle was bent. The other driver was cited in the accident any my vehicle sustained $16,000 in damage. I am extremely frustrated that the side curtain air bags did not deploy and now I'm facing the fact that I will have to continue to drive a repaired vehicle that may or may not provide me with all the safety that I demand moving forward. I respectfully ask for your assistance in helping me hold the manufacturer liable for my situation and rectifying the situation. Had I rolled into the intersection any farther than I did, I may not be alive to file this complaint.

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Airbags · 6,000 miles · OH · crash · 4 injuries

I was involved in a front end crash impact speed at about 35-40 MPH and airbags did not deploy. Th crash occurred on a business/residential roadway.

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Airbags · 41,000 miles · OR · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 50-55 MPH during inclement weather conditions, the contact accelerated to 65 MPH and the vehicle spun out of control. The vehicle flipped over landing once on the passenger side and then continued to flip over onto the driver side, causing the tailgate to fracture. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained neck and back pains including abrasions on the legs that required medical attention. The front passenger sustained lacerations to the head that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v459000 (air bags), but the dealer stated that the part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 12/30/15*lj *tr*dt the consumer provided photos.