Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

Two problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2004

Started smelling strong gas fumes. Had checked and found gas tank was cracked on top and running down both sides very close to exhaust pipes. Fire hazard. Had to have gas tank and fuel pump replaced at my expense. Seems to me a gas tank should last longer than 7 years or be a factory defect.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2001

Air bag sensor light remained on while driving. Dealer notified.


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