Front Air Bag problems of the 1998 Dodge RAM

11 problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1998 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2002

Impact was centered on truck. Straight impact, no angle involved. Upon impact, aif bags did not deploy.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2002

In a head on collision while driving at 50mph none of the airbags deployed on impact.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2001

Vehicle hit a tree at 35 mph, and neither airbag deployed, driver and passenger hit their heads on the windshield.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2001

The brakes didn't work and my wife crashed and the air bags didn't deploy.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2001

When driving at 40 mph steering wheel and column suddenly collapsed, causing vehicle to become inoperable. Consumer pulled off to the side of the road. While vehicle was involved in accident air bag didn't deployed.

6 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2001

While driving about 45-50 mph, consumer had front crash. But to right side, bumper was pushed completely back. Consumer hit his head on steering wheel, 16 stitches. Neither airbag deployed.

7 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/02/1999

While driving about 50 mph both air bags deployed without a reason.

8 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/13/1999

Consumer was driving appoximately 50 mph. Upon impact, while driving an unfamiliar road which turned into a curve, lost control of vehicle. Hit a tree at 50mph,and neither air bag deployed. Vehicle hit head-on on the passenger's side.

9 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/1999

While driving around a corner at approximately 15mph the sway bar fell out. Drove to dealer & mechanic noticed the sway bar hanging & had to repair it. The 2nd incident: had lost steering control & hit a tree. Neither air bag deployed upon impact.

10 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/30/1998

While the vehicle is on and in park position the driver's and passenger's airbags deployed for no apparent reason and without any prior warning, causing injuries to the occupant. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.

11 Front Air Bag problem

Consumer rear ended another vehicle at about 50 to 55 mph, and neither driver's or passenger's air bags deployed. Dealer has been contacted.



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