NHTSA Complaint #719173 — 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	719173
Vehicle	1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	July 1, 1999
Date Filed	February 24, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TN

Consumer Description

WHEN STOPPING AND ENGINE REACHES 750 RPM, ENGINE SURGES BY 300 RPM BEFORE DECREASING TO IDLE AT ABOUT 650 RPM. IF BRAKE IS NOT HELD TIGHT, CAR WILL LURCH FORWARD AND HIT ANYTHING IN FRONT OF IT. DEALER SAYS THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX PROBLEM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, AND WITH DIFFERENT DEALERS. *AK

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