NHTSA Complaint #10984482 — 1995 BMW 540I

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10984482
Vehicle	1995 BMW 540I
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	April 22, 2017
Date Filed	May 9, 2017
Mileage	66,774 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BMW 540I. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SURGED WITH INCREASED ACCELERATION. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V131000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,774.

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