Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM / 1998

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005004826 Incident Date: Jan, 23 2005
Consumer's City: KENEDY Consumer's State: TX
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 1B78C16X7WS Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 23 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving,the consumer tried to avoid another vehicle that was coming inside of the lane. when the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. the consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail and flipped into a ditch. both air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained head injuries. the driver went to the hospital on his own. the vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. please provide additional information. *jb