Issue ID | 1297297 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10883589 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 25/10/15 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, there was an unknown noise coming from the vehicle. The contact attempted to decelerate and the air bags deployed without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a residential fence. The contact sustained neck, arm, and head injuries that required medical attention. The passenger sustained head, neck, and back injuries that also 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 29,000...... Updated 07/26/16 *bf *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | EAGLE PASS, TX |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR7KP2DSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 2 |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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