Issue ID | 1582307 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11231933 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 16/06/19 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the driver suddenly swerved to the left and pressed the brake pedal to avoid a collision but the vehicle speed and erroneously accelerated faster causing the driver to lose control and crashed into tree. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. No injuries were reported and no police reported was taken. The manufacturer was notified and a representative was sent to examine the vehicle and no problem was found with the vehicle. The local dealer autonation dodge (21777 katy freeway, katy tx.) was also notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 37,000. The vin was not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | RICHMOND, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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