Issue ID | 1270168 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10850799 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 26/05/15 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This accident is on video if nhtsa wants to review it. There is also a crash data retrieval report and numerous photographs. Truck is available for inspection by nhtsa. The truck dramatically veered off to the right (traveling 75 mph), struck and ricocheted off the right side guardrail, traveled in a diagonal direction across 3 lanes of traffic, struck left guardrail, smashed down an embankment, rolled 2. 5 times and came to rest in oncoming traffic lanes. Not one air bag or side curtain deployed. Seatbelt pre-tensioner did not activate. Driver sustained brain injury after smashing head on steering wheel so hard, it bent the steering wheel. Fca is denying all responsibility despite sending their investigators to denver, colorado to inspect the car. The orc module manufactured by bosch. There is currently a recall for the opposite event occurring (air bags deploying for no reason). Fca refused to pull the vehicle's orc module for further testing. Despite clear evidence of the orc not working ( as confirmed in downloaded crash data), fca continues to ignore the fact that the orc /airbags/seat belts have a problem in this model/make. The airbags do not deploy when they should. There is also evidence regarding faulty tire/axle/steering which is currently under investigation by privately retained engineers. The truck was totaled. There are several similar complaints on the nhtsa website with the exact same set of facts. I can be reached at rita@quinnandchalianlaw. Com for more details.. Updated 04/20/17 *bf .. Updated 05/16/17 *bf updated 10/20/2017*js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31324 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DENVER, CO |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR7GTXESXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 75 |
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