Issue ID | 873791 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10417160 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 14/06/11 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Owner/driver was making a righthand turn into a parking lot and was going about three miles per hour. As he was turning with his arm across the steering wheel, the airbag suddenly deployed. Driver's arms were pushed to the back window by the impact. The truck filled with smoke. Driver's right wrist was fractured and owner suffered tear in right rotator cuff that required surgery to correct. He will now need physical therapy. Driver is currently experiencing pain in left rotator cuff and wants to have it examined. Dodge will inspect the vehicle. *tt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAUGUS, MA |
VIN pattern | 1B6MC36W2VJXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 10 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 3 |
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