Complaint 2148900

2024 RAM 3500 • AIR BAGS • incident Jul 16, 2025

Crash
Yes
Fire
No
Injuries
1
Deaths
0
Complaint ID
2148900
Make
RAM
Model
3500
Model Year
2024
Component
AIR BAGS
Incident Date
Jul 16, 2025
Date Received
Nov 15, 2025
Data As Of
Sep 1, 2026

Complaint Summary

AIR BAGS

Owner Narrative

While traveling down a hill, about 40mph, applied brakes to stop at a T intersection, truck wasn’t slowing down. Engaged engine brake, truck wasn’t slowing. Slammed brake pedal to the floor, ABS did not engage, no vibrations, wheels didn’t lock up, held for 2-3 seconds then started to release and slam brake pedal repeatedly. Truck went through intersection, hit a lot of trees, dropped down a 6’ embankment, air bags did NOT deploy, trucks frame bent on both sides behind the cab.

Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.