10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments

problem #3

Sep 142000

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer ran into the back of another truck because brakes did not catch.- also, airbags did not deploy. Driver side seat belt failed.

- Sand Lake, MI, USA

problem #2

Sep 291999

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving 40 mph had a direct frontal impact with a building, and driver's airbag malfunctioned, but airbag did not deploy fully. Also driver's seatbelt ripped apart, causing the occupant to hit the windshield, and sustained serious injuries. Have not contacted the mfr.

- Eufaula, AL, USA

problem #1

Jan 171999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Seat belts are uncomfortably tight. Excessive tension on belt rewind mechanism.

- Houston, TX, USA

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