Eight problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup my dash is falling apart. It has cracks and large holes in it. I am afraid it my set off my air bag. Thanks.
While driving at 30 mph driver lost control of the vehicle and had a front end collision. Upon impact, neither of the air bags deployed, consumer broke the nose , and cut the lips.
Consumer was traveling on icy roads at 25-30mph. Consumer slid into a utility pole with neither airbag deploying. Vehicle was totaled. Dealer never said why airbags didn't deploy or seem to be concerned.
Was leaving shopping center when driver blacked out. Vehicle hit light pole off center. Neither air bag deployed. The steering wheel had disconnected & fell off. Vehicle was taken to dealer to have it checked. The driver suffered trauma to torso. .
On 3/19/99 I was involved in a head-on collision of significant impact and neither the driver's or passenger's airbag deployed. The accident occurred in amarillo texas and a police report # 9922093 was filed. A state farm insurance claim # 43r231753 has been initiated, and the truck is being estimated at moss body shop in amarillo texas. Chrysler was contacted and has inspected the truck and denied any and all product failure/defect. More information can be provided upon request. Thank you for any assistance you may be able to provide.
No deployment of air bags during head on collision resulting in injuries. (attorney for consumer) nlm.
No deployment of both frontal air bags during frontal collision with severe damages, injuries due to failure.
Vehicle was taken the dealer because the horn operated intermittently. Dealership/mechanic informed the consumer that driver's air bag must be replaced to fix the horn. Horn has been difficult to operate since consumer purchased vehicle. Horn has to be depressed on the right spot to work. Vehicle has 55,000 miles when it was brought to dealership for its repair. Chrysler offered to split (50/50) the cost with the repair on horn and airbag assembly. Consumer felt at that time and given that they had extended warranty on their vehicle the situation should be corrected. Vehicle now has approximately 78,000 miles and consumer said that Chrysler has refused to address the matter.