Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1998 Dodge RAM

31 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1998 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2005

While driving,the consumer tried to avoid another vehicle that was coming inside of the lane. When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. The consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail and flipped into a ditch. Both air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head injuries. The driver went to the hospital on his own. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. Please provide additional information.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2004

Another vehicle turned in front of consumer's vehicle and it was t-boned by consumer's vehicle which was traveling 45-50 mph. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained some soft tissue injuries to the back.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2003

While driving 70 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, and passenger sustained lower arm injuries.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2002

Driver's air bag did not deploy during a car crash.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2002

While stopping at traffic light was rearended by another vehicle causing a chain reaction collision, and air bags did not deploy. 2 passengers and driver were injured. Vehicle was totaled.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2001

Consumer's vehicle was hit the rear by another vehicle which spun consumer's vehicle out of control, hitting a concrete wall. Consumer stated seat belts did not lock, and air bags didnot deploy, resulting in injuries.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at about 30mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injury.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2001

Air bags failed to deploy when vehicle was involved in an accident, traveling at approximately 35 mph. The vehicle sustained severe front end damage, the impact was so severe that it caused the vehicle to turn 140 degrees almost rolling on the passenger side window, consumer was injured in accident.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2000

While driving 45mph, hit another vehicle unexpectedly at a frontal impact which caused steering to lock up, and brakes to fail. Upon impact, driver and passenger airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants. No prior problems with the airbag system.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2000

Southbound mustang lost control on wet street, spun into opposite lane of traffic. Northbound Dodge Ram truck t-boned out of control mustang at 50 mph. Both driver's and passenger's air bags of Dodge truck failed to deploy. Belted Dodge Ram truck driver broke right leg and kneecap.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2000

Quad cab; consumer was driving at approximately 30 mph,hit a vehicle that had pulled out in front, and dual airbags did not deploy. Also, driver's side shoulder belt did not lock, causing driver to hit windshield. No prior warning of defects.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/07/1999

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer has been contacted, and the manufacturer will be notified.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/06/1999

While consumer was driving at 50 mph, rear ended a trailer which didn't have any type of lights. Also, driver's side air bag did not deploy.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/23/1999

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision where it flipped over five times. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, and restraints did not retract, resulting in minor injuries and ejection from vehicle. Manufacturer will be notified.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/16/1999

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries, and vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer will be notified.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/07/1999

While driving about 40-45mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. The vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer will be notified.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/05/1998

Had cruise control on at 60mph. Road wet/slick. Vehicle started hydroplaning. Made funny noises. Lost traction. Spun around & front end hit guard rail. Air bags did not deploy. Driver has bruises from seat belt. Passenger not restrained. Hit windshield. Emergency room treatment.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/15/1998

While traveling approximately 35mph, drunk driver turned in front of Ram. The vehicle was broadsided by Ram & the dueal air bags did not deploy upon impact.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/02/1998

Driver lost control and slid cross ways, across the highway, and busted the rear axel. Truck flipped over, and front bumper went into front tire, and the airbags did not deploy. Truck was totalled.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/09/1998

While driving, the air bag did not deploy and the truck was torn up.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/17/1997

Consumer's wife experienced acceleration after shifting gear into drive. Vehicle went out of control, causing consumer to strike a tree. Also both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer notified.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle was involved in a 50 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. It has not yet been determined if the air bag sensors were hit in collision. Please give any further details.

23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle was involded in a frontal collision . Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which the right and left sides of the vehicle were hit, and the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.

25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While traveling at 55 mph and as a result of a frontal accident, air bags did not deploy. Please provide further information.

26 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved in a 30 mph frontal collision in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.

27 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle was in frontal collision driving at 40mph, and driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy. Dealer said car level on deceleration was not enough.

28 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While traveling 45 mph and as a result of a head-on accident air bags did not deploy, causing injury to consumer. Dealer has been notified . Please provide further information.

29 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer stated while traveling 30-35 mph on wet pavement was involved in head on collision. Upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy at any time.

30 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 45-50 mph, and the airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

31 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving 70 mph involved in a side collision, vehicle turned couple times without warning. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, driver and passenger sustained serious injuries.


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