Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||
| PE03010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/27/2003 | 09/02/2003 | THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE | ||
| Based on the low failure rate, the absence of failures over the past year, the absence of injuries, and odi's field investigation of incident vehicles, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. see attached report for additional information. | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||
| PE03010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/27/2003 | 09/02/2003 | THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE | ||
| Based on the low failure rate, the absence of failures over the past year, the absence of injuries, and odi's field investigation of incident vehicles, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. see attached report for additional information. | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||
| PE03010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/27/2003 | 09/02/2003 | THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE | ||
| Based on the low failure rate, the absence of failures over the past year, the absence of injuries, and odi's field investigation of incident vehicles, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. see attached report for additional information. | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE03010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/27/2003 | 09/02/2003 | THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE | ||
| Based on the low failure rate, the absence of failures over the past year, the absence of injuries, and odi's field investigation of incident vehicles, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. see attached report for additional information. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/19/2000 | 1 | 02/14/1998 | |
| Was driving 40mph & came upon a stop light. was waiting at stop light when vehicle suddenly accelerated. gas pedal went to floor. was heading towards the water. managed to turn steering wheel. hit the balanet head-on. neither air bag deployed, an d brakes failed. *ak | |||
| Vehicle has sudden acceleration which caused the front end to lift, resulting in an accident. *ak | |||