NHTSA Complaint #10170035 — 1999 MERCURY SABLE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10170035
Vehicle	1999 MERCURY SABLE
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	October 1, 2006
Date Filed	October 5, 2006
Mileage	170,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AL

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE GAS PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A HOUSE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE BUT IT DID NOT HELP IN PREVENTING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE PEDALS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. UPDATED 10/31/2006 - THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND GLASS IN HER EYES. THE CONSUMER'S ANKLE WAS CRACKED AND HAD TORN LIGAMENTS. *NM

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