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While living in Virginia in 2015, I proceeded to take my Dodge Ram in to correct a defective wire harness. Recall notice R36, NHTSA 15-459 noted 'the steering wheel wire harness on your vehicle may become chaffed by the driver airbag module retainer spring ends. A chaffed steering wheel wire harness could cause an electrical short and/or an inadvertent driver airbag deployment. Inadvertent driver airbag deployment, during certain driving conditions, may increase the risk of a crash and/or vehicle occupant injury.' After that recall was performed, I lost all use of my horn, and electrical features installed on the steering wheel. I drove several years without these features and never really had time to get this evaluated because of multiple military deployments. We relocated to Ohio and I decided to have the truck evaluated and basically the recall work was never corrected by fair oaks chantilly Chrysler dealership. On July 8 through July 11, 2019, my vehicle was serviced by jeff wyler Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep in batavia, Ohio to corrected the recall notice R36, nhsta 15-459. My service manager noted to submit a claim to be reimbursed for $403.78. They reached out to Chrysler headquarters for further consultation, however, they never responded to my service manager.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V460000 (air bags), 15V459000 (steering), 17V302000 (air bags), 17V821000 (power train), and 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. Auffenberg Ford O'fallon (115 regency park, O'fallon, il 62269, (618) 632-0090) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact experienced a failure while the vehicle was parked in the driveway. While exiting the vehicle, the contact shut the driver's side door and the driver's side air bag, seat belt air bag, and driver's seat air bag deployed without warning. The contact called the insurance company to start an investigation. The failure mileage was 116,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have been to Ram dealers in las vegas several times in the past 16 months to inquire about the shift interlock system recall and they always tell me that the part for replacement is not available at this time and they will call me when they get the part. 2. I haven't been called or mailed a link recall notice for the cruise control system recall. I have also had my truck in the shop for air bag sensors failure messages. Most recently February 2018 and the messages keep repeating. I have been told that they have replaced the seat sensors and wiring harnesses several times the last time they had my truck for 4 days without furnishing a loan or rental car. I'm a 100% disabled veteran and use a wheelchair this is my only vehicle with a wheelchair lift installed to load, unload and Transport my wheelchair what are my options?
Took the truck in for service on air bag light issue to the dealer, lawton Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram's truck center located at 215 SE interstate dr., lawton, ok 73501. I was informed by an employee that the airbag light was a common issue due to a bad design and a cheap plastic wiring harness located under the driver side seat. Any seat adjustments, loose objects rolling under the seat, or even a rear passengers foot could potential make contact with the harness in a manner that breaks it and may trigger the airbag light to come on.. interstate dr. Martin ok 73501 I was informed by employee that the airbag light was a common issue due to a bad design in the cheap plastic wiring harness located under the driver side seat in the seat that just meant loose objects rolling under the seat or even a rear passengers foot could potential make contact with the harness in a manner that breaks the plastic part. This would trigger the airbag light. My concern is, will the airbag function properly if I'm in an accident? Dodge admitted it was poor design.
- Lawton, OK, USA
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The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mckevitt Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2700 shattuck ave #100, berkeley, ca 94705, 510-848-2206) who diagnosed the vehicle and indicated that the air bag had failed, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,611. The VIN not available.
2014 Dodge Ram 1500 big horn crew cab was involved in a front end collision, and none of the airbags went off. The truck was in motion on a city street (25-30 mph), it broad sided another vehicle, no airbags deployed in the Ram when they should have. I feel this is a safety concern.
Vehicle has had and keeps having the airbag indicator light come on to include service air bag system light. This issue has been brought to the dealership 4 repetitive times and to come this week a 5th time. On the 4th time they installed a new module and the problem still persists/ which they stated was not covered under warranty so had to pay $1500 in repairs. They advised to install a new battery the 3rd time and did not solve the issue. These lights come on at random times, either driving or stationary.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked and the rear driver's side door was being closed, the front driver's side and rear side curtain air bags deployed without warning. The front driver's seat air bag also deployed. The driver sustained back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence. In addition, the front driver and passenger seat belts failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to scoggin dickey Chrysler Dodge Jeep (2483 tx-114, levelland, tx 79336, (806) 224-0266), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V460000 (seat belts, air bags) and 17V302000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
My service air bag light comes on all the time it has been serviced at the dealership twice. I was told when I bought the truck the light was fixed. But still coming on.
Takata recall - the air bag sensor light comes on intermittently when the vehicle is running, whether the vehicle is stationary or moving. I have taken the vehicle to the local Dodge dealership and they told me it would be a $120 diagnostic fee to check it out. I have read numerous complaints regarding this same issue. I feel that it should be checked at no charge to me as it represents a true safety hazard if the airbags deploy, especially when not involved in an accident. The current mileage on my 2014 Dodge Ram is 86000. I cannot find a recall for my vehicle but that does not mean that there is not a problem. This problem began approximately 3 weeks ago.
The assist handle has a leak when rains hard. Removed to see where it is leaking and there is an airbag there. It also leaks all over the floor that can eventually lead to structural issues
Takata inflators : my fiance was in a terrible accident with a hit and run and his truck is totaled. It was front impact and the air bags did not inflate or go off- his head hit the windshield and he had to go to the er for head injuries.
The airbag warning light keeps coming on and off (along with the accompanying "ding"). I think there is a short in the wiring under the driver's seat. Whenever I go over big bumps it seems to cause the issue more often.
Vehicle had been serviced for all airbag related recalls in the past. At approximately 53,000 miles, my SRS light randomly comes on and 'service airbag system" message displays on dash. I called the dealership to see if it was covered under recall or warranty and was told no and dealership wants $150 to look at vehicle. Internet research shows this is a common issue on Ram pick-ups. Because the light comes on for a day or so and goes out for several days, I am waiting for the light to stay on constantly to prevent myself from having to pay $150 multiple times because there is no active fault when I drop it off. Because this vehicle has had airbag related recall due to wiring, these vehicles should have an extended warranty on their airbag system. The fault that I am getting from my personal obdii scanner is "open circuit on front drivers squib #2". light comes on when randomly, either at first start if the day, or after driving for awhile. Light and warning goes off in the same conditions (randomly). New airbag costs $795 and clock-spring is $295. These costs are for parts only and unacceptable for a 4 year old truck with 53,000 miles.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received several notifications concerning NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V460000 (seat belts, air bags), 15V459000 (air bags), 15V534000 (air bags), and 17V302000 (air bags). The parts were not available. An unknown dealer was unable to determine when the parts would be supplied to receive the recall repair. The dealer indicated that there was no loaner vehicle option. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, it rolled away while in the park position and crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left foot (severe bruising from the heel to the toe) in an attempt to stop the vehicle from rolling away. Medical attention was required. Allen samuels Chrysler in aransas pass, Texas was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
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- Loveland, OH, USA