Issue ID | 1616616 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11278456 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 04/11/19 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the air bag warning indicator suddenly illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The contact took the vehicle to athens dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at 4145 atlanta hwy, athens, ga 30606, 706-510-0290), but it was not officially diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. *cw manufacturer stated that a diagnostic check was needed to replace the wiring harness in the steering column. Consumer states that this is a common problem with dodge ram 1500 trucks and that manufacturer should do a recall. *dl |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WATKINSVILLE, GA |
VIN pattern | 1C6RD6FT0CSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 27/04/12 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 70 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | ATHENS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP |
Dealer's telephone number | 706-549-1555 |
Dealer's city | ATHENS |
Dealer's state code | |
Dealer's ZIP code | 30606 |