NHTSA Complaint #526535 — 1997 FORD TAURUS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 526535 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK
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