Front Air Bag Problems of Dodge Ram 2500

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. When the contact placed the key into the ignition, the air bag deployed. The vehicle and engine was still in the off position. The contact sustained cuts and lacerations on his face and neck. Nhtsa campaign id number 99v023000 (air bags:frontal) was referenced. The dealer and manufacturer have not yet been notified. The failure and current mileages were 223,000. Updated 03-31-08 updated 03/31/08.

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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.

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I own a 2001 Dodge ram truck, and my dash is not only cracking, but large chunks of the dash have fallen into the electronic wiring beneath.

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Upper dash panel began cracking/crumbling just after warranty period expired. (36000 miles) upper dash panel now (at 50,000 miles) completely cracked with large, sharp edges facing driver and passenger across entire upper panel including area over passenger airbag.

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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.

While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle was involved a frontal collision but none of the air bags deployed upon impact. The vehicle was totaled. The steering column had broke as well.

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.

My vehicle crashed into a cliff-side at 50 mph. The collision was directly head-on. Neither the driver's nor the passenger side/ front airbags were deployed during this crash.

I own a 1999 Dodge ram. As I understand, you have received tens of thousands of complaints regarding the dash plastic failure. As I read the posts, I see that an overwhelming majority of these vehicles (Dodge ram) all have the same problem. The entire plastic dash splinters into shards, regardless of time or care and upkeep. So has mine. I would like to emphatically add my name to the growing list of disgusted owners. I am more than concerned about the shards of plastic around the airbag. What will happen to my passenger(s) if the air bag deploys? I work as a firefighter, and have seen first-hand the results of the violent air bag deployment. I can't imagine the extent of the additional injuries if sharp pieces of plastic are added to the blast of the airbag. This is not merely an issue of aesthetics or poor craftsmanship. It is a monumental safety issue. Please help. Sent respectfully.

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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. .

Recall repair (99v-023) completed causing noise in steering column, continued having problems and repaired, air bag blew up for no apparent reason after recall repairs. Mjs.

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.

While driving at 35 mph steering went out, causing consumer to run into a tree. Also, when applying the brakes, they were hard and didn't stop the vehicle. In addition, engine sopped/ no deployment of driver's air bag upon impact.

Consumer was sitting further than 12 inches from the driver's airbag when it deployed, causing severe burns, burning through layers of skin on his left arm and wrist.

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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.

Consumer states had front end collision at 30mph and neither air bag deployed, causing injuries. Please provide any additional information. Ts.

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