NHTSA Complaint #10204482 — 1984 MERCEDES BENZ 380
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10204482 |
| Vehicle | 1984 MERCEDES BENZ 380 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 185,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | 00 |
Consumer Description
WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ACTIVATED, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE TO HIGH SPEED BY ITSELF AND THE BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. THE ONLY OPTION IS TO SHIFT TO "NEUTRAL"AND APPLY THE BRAKES OR SWITCH -OFF THE ENGINE. IT IS MOST DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *JB
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