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Problems with 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 AIR BAGS

On average, the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 121 035 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 72 complaints from 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

FRONTAL 1

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2006 Dodge Ram 2500

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the recall part was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

My vehicle is listed as having defective airbags, however the only information i have received is that there are no replacements parts available. what do i do?i don't have exact date, only know i haven't been contacted by a dodge dealer to replace the airbags.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. ...updated 04/12/16 *bf the consumer stated the part finally arrived and the vehicle was repaired. updated 04/13/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. another vehicle cut in front of the contact's vehicle causing the contact to lose control and veer off the road. as a result, the contact crashed into a tree. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the parts were not available for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v817000 (air bags) and 14v795000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 32,000. updated 6/8/15*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v795000 (electrical system) and 14v817000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle vibrated and a popping noise was heard from the steering wheel. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering), but the contact did not receive a recall notice. however, the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). the dealer stated that the part was not available to schedule the recall repair within a reasonable timeframe. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v795000 (air bags) and 15v313000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact experienced what was described in the recall, for the last two years. ma 08/10/15 updated 08/18/15*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the failure recurred multiple times intermittently. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the parts was unavailable to perform the recall repairs. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. ma 10/15/2015 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v817000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced the failure.

Dodge is taking to long to repair the p81 recall for driver side air bag it has been 5 mouths and still no parts. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized. as a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact stated that the failure could have been directly related to a notice he received for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering).the contact sustained shoulder and chest injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,600.

Airbag warning light flashes intermittently while vehicle is in motion. occurs approximately 1x/week. has been accompanied by erratic turn signals and dash lights. *tr

The airbag warning light comes on. sometimes it resets and goes off, but usually stays on. this is happening most all the time as soon as i start the truck. sometimes the light will come on immediately, sometimes after the truck is in motion. *tr

Head on collision air bags did not deploy. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact was driving approximately between 45 -50 mph on normal road conditions and unexpectedly, an opposing vehicle pulled in front of the vehicle. the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal. the vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into three large trees and a utility pole. the air bag system failed to deploy with the massive level of impact. the vehicle was completely destroyed. the police and ambulance were called to the scene. the driver sustained minor injuries to the back. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the cause of the failure has not been determined. the failure mileage was 104,000. updated 02/02/10. *lj updated 02/05/10.*jb

Pt sd from all the information just barely put 50 00 miles on each year

Tl* - the contact stated during a crash the vehicle's airbags did not deploy. the contact stated on 11/18/07 he was travelling approximately 60 mph and he hit a guard rail head on. the road conditions were dry. the contact wore a seat belt. the vehicle did not stop, it flipped over the rail and struck a tree. the vehicle continued , and the right front passenger side hit a tree. the windows shattered on the driver side back door, the headlights were knocked out and he believed the framewere cracked. the contact stated he drove the vehicle away. the body shop was coming out on 1/18/07 to give an estimate. the contact has pictures of the vehicle. *ak updated 02/15/07. *jb

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