NHTSA Complaint #701285 — 1998 LEXUS GS300

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	701285
Vehicle	1998 LEXUS GS300
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	April 10, 1998
Date Filed	January 21, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

AT 45 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT CONTROL, HAVE TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL, AND TURN IGNITION OFF. FROM A STOP THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATES WITHOUT DRIVERS CONTROL. FRONT END SHAKES AT 45 MPH AND ABOVE, HAS CRUISE CONTROL.

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