general problems of the 2004 Dodge RAM

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram quad cab. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the recall was not completed. The manufacturer was not contacted. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owned a 2004 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 25 mph, another driver in an unknown truck ran a red light and crashed into the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to his thigh; medical attention was provided, but he later succumbed to his injuries. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The  vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags).