Six problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was pulling out of a shopping mall turning left on the hwy 5 in holly springs GA when I was struck by another vehicle that ran a red light. The impact to my truck was just in front of the drivers side front wheel. The bumper was crushed all the way to the frame and the frame was bent over 1 foot. The truck had both front and side air bags and none of them went off. My head hit the side of the drivers window and doctors are saying I may need both shoulder and neck surgery. I believe this would not be the case if the air bags had deployed. While I was not traveling very fast,the other car was traveling fast enough to total my truck.
Takata recall replacement not available per dealer; I requested passenger side air bag be disconnected and dealer refused; NHTSA should require dealers to disconnect when it is known these bags can kill you until replacements are provided; also I have 3 spots of rust on my hood and one where rusted all the way threw metal.
I received a recall notice for the air bags and I took it to Dodge dealer on marina blvd san leandro California 94577, they fixed the drivers side airbag but not the passenger side I am still waiting for them to fix the passenger side. I not not received notice as of yet.
Takata recall-approx. 1 year old we received notice that there might be a problem with the driver side airbag. This week we received a confirmation notice that our 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 was indeed part of the recall. We immediately contacted our dealership, and was told it would be at least a 7 month delay!! what happens if that airbag deploys before we can have it replaced???.
Received a recall notice regarding passenger side air bag housing may rupture during deployment, due to excessive internal pressure, causing shrapnel to enter into the passenger compartment area. Have also been advised that there are no parts available to repair the issue. As of this date, August 3, 2015, I still have received no notification to rectify this serious situation.
Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the drivers side air bag and the front passenger side air bag deployed without warning. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and the vehicle was able to be driven. The contact sustained burns to the face and no medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received an air bags manufacturer recall after the failure was experienced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was not available. Djr.