Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Two problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 1999 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2001

Recall 01 v 153 000/clockspring material: air bag sensor light came on. While driving steering would make noises. Problem was intermittent. Dealer was contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2001

I was in an auto accident where I rear ended a tractor trailer. I was traveling 70mph and the tractor trailer 55mph. I hit the truck exactly perpendicular and the front of my truck was crushed in about 2 feet. The frame was severly damaged and had to be replaced. I am filing this because the body shop highly recommended we take action. He said the area where the sensors for the airbags are located was mangled and that the airbags should have deployed. The airbag system was checked by john keltner (lic. # 35844). His remarks were that the system test was performed and no problems were found at this time and no repairs were needed. I am aware of some recalls with Dodge and wanted to be sure the airbag systems would be covered. Thank you for your help.


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