Front Air Bag problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Two problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2008

Vehicle was involved in accident. Vehicle struck "jersey wall" at appx 50 mph. Neither frontal or side curtain airbags deployed. Vehicle was in accident 12 months prior and was repaired at Dodge dealership. Owner questioned dealership as to why. Minor injuries to driver in this second accident with the same vehicle. Owner contacted Chrysler corp and received a form letter response.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2008

Dodge Ram 1500 (2005) involved in a front end accident with a 2006 Volkswagen jetta (hit side of jetta). Traveling approximately 45 mph and hit brakes late as jetta turned in front of truck. Neither front airbags on the truck deployed. Six airbags in jetta deployed.




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