Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Takata recall I was notified in June 2016, that my truck was part of the takata passenger-side airbag recall. I contacted the local dealer and was told on 7/7/2016, that they would notify me when parts were available. According to the paperwork on the filing, I am in priority group 2. It was my understanding, that I could expect the recall repair to my vehicle to be repaired by the end of 2016. It is now 3 days from the end of the year and I have received no further notifications from Dodge about the recall or any information about when I can expect it to be completed. In reading some of the information, it appears that it may now be fixed by March 2017. I understand part supply is part of the issue, but the manufacturers have known about this for several years now and should be prepared to fix this in a much more timely manner than up to 10 months (March 2017) later. I experienced a similar delay in getting the drivers side airbag repaired. Can I please get some information on what the NHTSA is doing to push the manufacturers to repair unsafe vehicles in a more timely manner? I am waiting for a reply from the dealer to see if they have any more information.

Nhtsa takata recall #'s 16v-325 and 15v-313. . . It had to have my drivers side airbag removed in may of 2015 and now my passenger side air back has to be replaced. In may of 2015 I was put on a list at my local Dodge dealer to have the parts once available to be installed. Its been over 2 years and they still do not have the parts available to install in my vehicle. They have also put me on the list for the list to have the passenger side airbag replaced. My issue is that I have to drive a vehicle that not only has an inoperable airbag, but also has one that can rupture. Its unsafe and what happens if I get into a collision with non functioning airbags! my safety is at risk as well as any passengers I carry. I did not purchase this vehicle to have non functioning or incorrectly functioning components due to manufacturer default. A remedy to this situation should be established in a timely manner before someone else is killed or seriously injured due to these defects. Please note federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208 (49 cfr 571. 208 . . . . . . . . . This issue is of an immediate safety concern. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

I filed a complaint in regards to the airbags on my 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. Chrysler contacted me to tell me I needed to call my local Dodge dealership to have my passenger side airbag fixed. I explained to them I have already spoken with the dealers and they keep telling me I will be added to a wait list with no answer as to how long it will be before they reach my name and that I am also on a wait list to have the part put in on my drivers side airback which I took in for a recall in early 2015! it still has not been fixed. They emailed saying they tried to contact me via phone at a number which is incorrect. I have given them my current phone number on multiple times. I just get the run around when I try to call them. I am now getting emails from them about this recall as if they are trying to cover their asses but when I contact the dealership for repairs it's always the same response and that is I will be put on a waitlist. This issue is a major safety concern and I would like it remedied . I have been waiting over two years going on three for these new parts to be installed.

I received a letter that my truck was recalled for the drivers side air bags and parts are not available. 4 months later the parts are still not available and no one can tell me if it is safe to drive my truck. I have read all kinds of things and they make it sound like it is not safe but you never know. What am I suppose to tell my wife and 2 year old son. The dealers say they are not offering loaner or rental cars so I have no option but to drive my truck. My dealer did say to try to limit the driving until the parts come in which could be a year yet. How are you suppose to do that? I really think they need to be providing loaners to the vehicles that the drivers side air bag is affected. I am really hoping I am not in a accident or anything because no one knows what could happen. This really needs to be taken serious as there has been people seriously injured and killed.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact felt a strong vibration each time the vehicle was started. The failure progressed under the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but the mechanic could not replicate or diagnose the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v817000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available for the driver side air bag; however, it was available for the front passenger side air bag. The dealer scheduled the appointment to replace the front passenger side air bag. The contact had to wait for the driver side part, but was not given a timeframe for the repair. The vehicle was to be taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.