NHTSA Complaint #763045 — 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	763045
Vehicle	2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	June 12, 2002
Date Filed	June 17, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

CAR ACCELERATED AND RPM GAUGE REGISTERED TO FULL CAPICITY. VERY HARD TO CONTROL, DIFFICULT TO BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP. REQUIRED THE DRIVER TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE MOVING TO BRING CAR TO A STOP. EMERGENCY BRAKE USED IN ORDER TO BRING CAR TO A STOP. RPM NEEDLE WAS COMPLETELY TO THE RIGHT ONCE CAR WAS STOPPED.*AK

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