Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 97I002000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1983 to 07/31/1995 | I | 1010400 | 09/15/1997 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/02/1997 | 05/08/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. drivers can mistakenly step on the accelerator pedal when they intend to step on the brake pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Pedal misapplication by a driver can cause unintended acceleration. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a shift interlock on the automatic transmission of these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note:chrysler has decided to conduct a safety improvement campaign to install a shift interlock on these vehicles.owners can contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 081695REVA | 10/01/1995 | 08-16-95 | 46371 | Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. if the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control oper | 04/25/1996 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA94016 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/26/1994 | 05/26/1995 | QCK-CONNECT FUEL LINE FAIL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE94002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/13/1994 | 05/26/1994 | QUICK-CONNECT FUEL LINE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 135000 | 1 | 01/01/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while placing the vehicle from park into drive the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the brakes were firmly applied trying to stop the vehicle. the brake application did not stop the vehicle. the vehicle crashed through the garage wall ,causing extensive property damage. along with the smell of burning rubber from the tires there was a hot smell coming from the vehicle. there were no warning signs prior to this incident. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall 02v053000 concerning inadvertent vehicle movement. consumer made an appointment to get the recall repairs done. upon arrival, the dealer informed the consumer that parts were not available. dealer had not contacted the consumer with any information on when the parts would be available.*ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| While vehicle was in reverse, it suddenly accelerated causing consumer to have no control of vehicle, this was the second time vehicle acccelerated out of control and it was deemed a total loss. (u.s. house of representative on behalf of consumer).*jb | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2095 | |
| The vehicle was parked on my driveway, i started the car, had my foot on the brake while i put the car into reverse gear. while my foot was still on the brake, the vehicle accelerated out of control, took off at top speed, crashed into a house across the street. the vehicle was totaled because of the speed at impact. the accident caused back and neck injuries to myself.*ak | |||
| While driving and upon stopping suddenly vehicle accelarated out of control, causing an accident. vehicle flipped over. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| At times when vehicle is in drive and consumers foot is on the gas, the vehicle loses power and does not move forward, then suddenly the vehicle lurches and moves forward. *slc | |||
| 12/27/2001 | 1 | 10/22/1993 | |
| As soon as consumer shifted from park to reverse, vehicle accelerated on its own. consumer was unable to stop vehicle and it hit a brickwall. consumer and passenger were injured, vehicle was totaled. *ak *yh | |||
| 12/31/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| When my wife was putting the vehicle in gear to pull forward the throttle seemed to stick at full force so when the shifter was passing reverse to go into drive it flew off wrecking into another vehicle and injuring a person inside of the vehicle. the motor was reving to probably 5500 rpm.*ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| While vehicle was in reverse, it suddenly accelerated causing consumer to have no control of vehicle, this was the second time vehicle acccelerated out of control and it was deemed a total loss. (u.s. house of representative on behalf of consumer).*jb | |||
| 07/10/2001 | 1 | ||
| Car stops while foot is on gas, then lurches forward; car rolls backward when in park or drive; car dies in traffic while idling; steering knuckle bolts stripped, had to be replaced, had to replace tires twice, had to replace brakes repeatedly, worn to rotors, continual problems with transmission, intermittent, hard to recreate at mechanic, but occur in traffic, creating safety hazard. bprave ha. *ak | |||
| 09/09/2001 | 1 | 05/23/1994 | |
| The car was shifted into park position with engine running. suddenly without warning car accelrated foward and crashed into a building. | |||
| 08/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Jeep was in my driveway. my wife was putting the car into reverse when it, on its own, lunged backwards at maximum acceleration, knicked my son who jumped out of the way, knicked another car in my driveway, and smashed accelerating backwards into a tree, totaling the car in the process. i know you are investigating 1995-1999 grand cherokees for this defect, but you need to include 1994 model year as well. there are at least 23 similar incidents for 94 jeeps on your website. i have printed them all out. we had the car inspected by chrysler at the time and they claimed driver error. what a total cover-up, and we thought it was our fault!!*ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle would surge upon engaging gear into parked position. dealer / manufacturer were not notified that this time. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 05/31/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| After starting vehicle and placing it in gear, the vehicle rapidly accelerated forward. could not stop the vehicle until after sideswiping a tree. substantial damage to vehicle and property. *ak | |||
| 03/25/2000 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| Car was in park idling . had foot on braketo shift to drive. car jumped into reverse and accelerated try to apply pressure to brake could not stop hit vechile to the back of me at a high rate of speed. could not stop till i hit the car behind me. i totalled my vehicle and the van i hit. this accident could of been deadly if a child had walked in between the two vehicles. the car was out of control. i found an article in consumer reports that had my 94 jeep as a safey problem . where the car is missing a brake/transmission interlock which would of prevented my accident if they had a safety recall. there have been 151 injuries and 5 fatalities and jeep doesn't feel it is a saftey issue. what would it take before they are forced to notify the consumer that these car have a real saftey issue. i could of killed a group of kids in that parking lot. i hope they don't wait for this kind of accident. *ak | |||
| 06/07/1999 | |||
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration after shifting into drive / when cruise control is activated. dealer notified and nothing could be found. manufacturer notified, and had nothing positive to say. seeking nhtsa help in this matter. *yc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when driver put lever into drive. nlm | |||
| 06/22/1999 | |||
| While slowy backing out of a parking spot at gas station. all of a sudden the cherokee took off like a rocket. cherokee hit a big boulder, did not stop, jump up over boulder and hit another boulder, cherokee started to roll, they righted itself, went forward beforing stopping. when driver jammed on the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. the vehicle was totalled in the crash. | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1994 | ||
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in loss of control and the vehicle hitting a stop sign. | |||
| 12/29/1998 | |||
| This car accelerated on its own the second i put it in drive.i did not touch the gas.the car then accelerated up to 60mph as it went airborne over a hill , and hit a tree. i was very seriously injured from this accident, and have a permanent injury from it. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| When shifting from reverse to drive the vehicle will lunge forward and will only stop when you press on the brakes so hard as to stall engine. it seem that the vehicle drops the clutch into 2nd gear when this happens. dealer not able to duplicate problem. chrysler refers consumer to dealer. has happened to cunsumer many times, but consumer has not pursued issue further with dealer as they charge for each evaluation/complaint. consumer is afraid that an accident will occur if this continues. *ak | |||
| Vehicle suddenly accelerated and was unable to stop by applying the brakes, eventualy causing the consumer to have a rear end accident. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| 02/26/1999 | |||
| While driving in the parking lot vehicle suddenly accelerated. driver had the foot on the brake, but vehicle kept going. hato turn off the ignition, and use emergency parking brake. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Consumer's wife got into vehicle and crancked it up. when placed in gear the vehicle just took off and accelerated up to about 35mph on its own. to stop vehicle consumer ran into a tree and totaled the vehicle. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/03/1996 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle collision. | |||
| 1 | |||
| When cruise control is engaged it accelerates going over setting. | |||
| 06/07/1998 | 1 | ||
| Need to have foot on brakes in order to shift. shifted gear into drive, while foot was on brakes, vehicle suddenly took off & hit pine tree. air bags deployed. driver slightly injured. *ak | |||
| 05/11/1997 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration resulting in an accident. | |||
| 06/14/1997 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration when shifting into reverse caused accident. | |||
| 11/26/1996 | |||
| Sitting in vehicle and it was in park,tried to put into drive to drive off and vehicle moved in reverse. tried to stop but couldn't, went back about 200 yards, tried to change gear and vehicle took off forward. *ak | |||
| 11/22/1996 | |||
| When shifting from park to reverse, a sudden reverse acceleration was experienced, resulting in an accident/injuries. *ak | |||
| 12/27/1996 | 0 | ||
| Got in vehicle to start it, shifted into gear, vehicle suddenly accelerated/lunged forward out of bay work area, vehicle hit 2 pedestrians. *ak | |||
| 11/06/1996 | 1 | 05/19/1995 | |
| Sudden acceleration, causing accident. | |||
| Put vehicle into drive to park car, vehicle accelerated and hit car in front. please describe . *ak | |||
| 07/15/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Vehicle accelerated uncontrollably when driver put in gear, causing accident/injury. | |||
| 10/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Failure on the throttle control pedal, consumer placed the vehicle in drive and the vehicle accelerated, causing the consumer to have an accident. *ak *slc | |||
| 07/05/1996 | 1 | 03/25/1994 | |
| Sudden acceleration, causing accident. *sd | |||
| 07/05/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Upon turning ignition, vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing accident. | |||
| 07/28/1996 | |||
| The vehicle accelerated without warning and caused a serious accident.*ak | |||
| 08/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Vehicle surges. *dh | |||
| 05/31/1996 | |||
| Intermittently at highway speed rpms rise to 3000 or from start vehicle suddenly accelerates. 2) two impacts, no air bag deployment. please describe details.*ak | |||
| 04/26/1996 | 6 | ||
| Intermittent surging, causing loss of control/accident. *sd | |||
| 09/23/1995 | |||
| While driving vehicle accelerated, causing a severe accident. cause unknown. please describe. *ak | |||
| 07/04/1994 | |||
| When shifting into reverse, vehicle accelerated across road hitting another residents garage. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 05/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak | |||
| The auto surges forward or backwards-consumer had accident involving 4 vehicles in a parking lot before it came to rest. tt | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control failed to disengage, causing vehicle to accelerate. | |||
| 05/16/1994 | 6 | ||
| Sudden acceleration resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak | |||
| 10/03/1995 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| When vehicle was placed into reverse and then took off backwards without touching accelerator.put brake on and the vehicle would not stop. tt | |||
| 02/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, caused loss of control/accident/injuries/one death. (iowa state police report) (other vehicles on 479641,479646 and 479647) *skd | |||
| 07/05/1994 | |||
| When cruise set 67, 90% of the time vehicle accelerated up and up, replace two parts of the cruise control, to no avail. tt | |||
| 06/17/1995 | |||
| Vehicle will not accelerated properly in stop and go traffic. tt | |||
| 03/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident/injury. *skd | |||
| 05/24/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle when in reverse high idle, impact 6:00 position, put vehicle in drive experience sudden acceleration impact 12:00 position speed unknown. *ak | |||
| 04/25/1995 | 1 | ||
| While backing out in reverse gear out of drive way, suddenly vehicle accelerated out of control at approx. 50mph. tt | |||
| 04/23/1995 | 1 | ||
| When putting the vehicle into gear the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing an accident. tt | |||
| 09/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control failed. *skd | |||
| 3 | |||
| Sudden acceleration 3 times, once resulting in an accident/injury. *ak | |||
| 01/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicles throttle stuck while starting in reverse and in drive, vehicle went through wall. tt | |||
| 12/31/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle suddenly accelerated crashing into a tree. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 12/03/2007 | 110000 | 1 | 09/01/2004 |
| While driving with my infant son on the freeway, i felt the vehicle seeming to speed up involuntarily, i.e. without putting my foot on the accelerator. i exited the freeway at the nearest off-ramp, looking for a place to pull over safely and inspect my vehicle. having no place to pull over, i kept driving, by this time having to stomp on the brake to maintain a safe speed on the city street i was driving on. upon coming to a red light and attempting to brake, the car accelerated, thus causing the brake to be ineffective. in order to avoid hitting the car stopped at the light in front of me i had my foot slammed on the foot brake, the emergency brake pulled and the car in park. even with all of this, the car engine revved, the car lurched, smoked and make hideous noises before the light finally turned green and i put the car in drive and continued on. finally, after continuing to drive with my foot depressing the brake pedal, i found a safe place to stop and was only able to stop the car from moving forward by shutting it off. amazingly, no one was hurt, nothing was damaged and we walked away from the incident understandably shaken and confused. no attempt has yet been made to fix the vehicle. we consider ourselves to be extraordinarily lucky. *tr | |||
| 08/03/1996 | 1 | 10/11/1993 | |
| Failure of the throttle linkages and pedal, the consumer was placing the vehicle in reverse and the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, resulting in an accident/injuries. *ak | |||
| 10/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Failure on the throttle control pedal, consumer placed the vehicle in drive and the vehicle accelerated, causing the consumer to have an accident. *ak *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 1 | |||
| Idle speed motor failed. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 07/17/2000 | |||
| When vehicle was started it jumped into reverse and accelerated suddenly and unexpectedlhy, resulting in a collision, and property damage.*ak | |||
| 08/13/2000 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Engine speed went to maximum with foot on brake (anti skid breaking left tracks and we have photo's!). vehicle hit park bench, parked car, knocked down 6 diameter tree, and continued to accelerate until ignition was turned off. examination showed speed control on but not engaged. tire slippage marks indicate that brakes were applied at least three times, but only held on driver side while anti skid pulsed brakes. shifting from drive to reverse only reversed direction of vehicle and did not slow motor. total distance traveled was approx 400 feet. motor appears to have gone to full throttle when transmission was placed in drive and while vehicle brakes were applied (driver has other vehicles [ford and nissan] that require applied brake to engage transmission.) digital photos of the tire braking marks are available. although entire front end of jeep was demolished, no airbags deployed. *ak | |||
| When shifting vehicle from park to reverse vehicle accelerated, with both feet on the brake pedal the vehicle continued to accelerate, to gain control, vehicle had to be be turned off. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| The retrofit kit has been added to the vehicle and the vehicle still has sudden acceleration problems. dealer can't fix it. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/17/1993 | ||
| Upon shifting gear into reverse, vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards, causing accident. | |||
| 1 | |||
| While shifting gear from park to drive, a sudden unintended acceleration occurred. | |||
| Accelerator stuck. tt | |||