Air Bag Light On problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 05v462000 (power train). While exiting the vehicle, the horn began to sound and the warning indicators began to flicker independently. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (b&b Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram 125 grandview avenue, honesdale, PA 18431), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact also stated that the failure was not present prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was being investigated. The failure mileage was approximately 375,321.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. When the contact started the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure occurred only after the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). During the installation of the recall part, the steering wheel restraint module was damaged and removed from the vehicle. The mechanic replaced the recall part a second time because the restraint module was no longer being produced by the manufacturer, but the failure persisted. The contact was concerned of a potential safety hazard due to the restraint module no longer being equipped in the vehicle, which affected the deployment of the driver's side air bag. The manufacturer was notified and stated that a salvage title could be issued. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000.

: the contact stated while driving 55mph another vehicle pulled out in front of the contact's vehicle causing an accident. This was a full frontal impact and none of the air bags deployed. There were no air bags lights illuminated in the vehicle prior to the accident. The seat belts were in use; however injuries did occur. There was extensive damage to the front end of the vehicle. A police report was filed at the scene and the dealership has been informed.