Issue ID | 1587373 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11240445 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 12/07/19 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2018 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving about 60 mph in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a concrete barrier and sled backwards, blocking two lanes of traffic. There was no warning. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention the following day. The injuries included sprained hand and a large abrasion on the left arm. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The contact called the central florida chrysler dodge jeep ram dealer (407-641-2080, located at 8675 commodity cir, orlando, fl 32819) and stated that the technician did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was provided. *dt*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51025 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BROOKSVILLE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR6KT2JSXXXXXX |
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? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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