side impact collision and the side airbags did not deploy. i had a broken hand from the impact of hitting the door/window due to the force of the impact. The other drive ran a stop sign and hit me at approximately 45-50 MPH. Uploaded pictures show the damage to my truck, with the majority of the damage being the suspension/axle components. The point of impact on my vehicle was the driver's side front wheel.
2015 Ram 2500: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 215 complaints about the 2015 Ram 2500 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins 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 2015 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that another vehicle ran a stop sign and he crashed into the vehicle on the driver's side door at 35 MPH. The contact had two fractured ribs, his left elbow was injured and his lower back. The other driver had to be cut out of the vehicle so both were transported by ambulance to the hospital. The no air bags deployed and splitting the surface of the steering wheel. A police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and will be picked up today by the insurance company. The vehicle was declared totaled with damage to the front end that was crushed in. Both doors were bent in on the passenger's side and the steering column was bent and the windshield was smashed in. The failure mileage was 60,000. *ln
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 2500. The contact stated that when driving at 60mph a vehicle failed to yield the right of way entering traffic, the contact was unable to stop and crashed into the vehicle driver's side. The contact driver's side frontal air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, back, shoulder's, and right knee as he was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The state police was present and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair facility. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 65,250.
We were involved in a traffic accident on i95. We were hit from the rear and we slammed into the concrete highway divider at approximately 45-50 MPH. The airbags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 2500. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a fence and concrete barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,499.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
- Risk
- A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
Recall number 21V632000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window: curtain
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
- Risk
- If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
Recall number 17V302000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
- Risk
- Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.
Recall number 15V460000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Ram 2500 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2015 Ram 2500?
5 of 215 owner complaints about the 2015 Ram 2500 (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Ram 2500?
There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 Ram 2500
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