1995 Dodge RAM 2500 Air bags Problems

“The contact owns a 1995 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that the air bags inadvertently deployed. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicators illuminated the day before the air bag deployed. The contact sustained minor injuries to his mouth and left arm near the wrist. The contact did not seek medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.”

“Daimler chrysler recalled (815) my van to replace the airbag electronic control module. The selling dealer could not perform the work. Daimlerchrysler customer assistance referred me to the original selling dealer in berryville, ar, who said they could not do the work. Today daimlerchrysler told me that the fix could not be performed unless the vehicle has the original drivers seat installed. This vehicle was originally sold by daimlerchrysler to the conversion company without seats for the purpose of conversion. …”

“The contact owns a 1995 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the front driver side air bag deployed. The contact sustained injuries and burns to her chin and arm as a result of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was awaiting repair. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 99v023000 (air bags:frontal). The failure mileage was 142,000.”

“Consumer was traveling about 20 MPH on a side road. It was raining and vehicle hydroplaned into an eighteen inch wheeler /tractor trailer. Tractor dragged consumer's vehicle 50 feet down the highway. Fire department had to cut consumer out of vehicle. Frontal driver's airbag deployed. But the bag came out at full force . There was a hole inside the air bag as a result of deployment. Consumer suffered second and third degree burns.”

“On 8/12 had airbag light checked due to coming on. Mechanic supposedly fixed it. Was traveling approximately 35mph when ran off road by drunken driver. Hit a tree dead center. Driver's air bag did not deploy. Seat belt held, but driver suffered whiplash. Vehicle's damage aprroximately $10,000.”