Front Air Bag problems of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Five problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal crash, airbag deployed, however did not prevent consumer from hitting steering wheel and sustaining injuries, consumer feels the airbag didn't fully deploy because it never came in contact with consumer.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2000

During vehicle collision no deployment of the drivers air bag.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/13/1999

Was traveling at approximately 55mph air bags deployed. Obstructed driver's view. Avoided hitting deer. Hit a ditch. The left front end was damaged & hanging off frame.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/30/1999

Recall repair not able to be completed properly due to vehicle seat modification, the cover to air bag module was bot installed (did not fit properly). Mjs (99v-023).

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/09/1998

While driving the van between 20-25 mph, going around a curb, driver slightly tapped the brake pedal, released the pedal and tapped the brake pedal again. At that time, the air bag on the driver's side deployed for no apparent reason. The deployment caused the driver to crash into a mailbox. The air bag is being replaced.

Air Bag Not Deploy problems	20
Side/window Air Bag problems	6
Front Air Bag problems	5
Air Bag problems	4
Air Bag Light On problems	3