NHTSA Complaint #10315648 — 2001 BUICK REGAL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10315648 |
| Vehicle | 2001 BUICK REGAL |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 120,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN UNTIL IT WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND HE SHOULD FILE A SAFETY COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 123,000.
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