NHTSA Complaint #831458 — 1994 SATURN SL VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	831458
Vehicle	1994 SATURN SL
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	November 19, 1998
Date Filed	November 30, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN DRIVER TAPPED THE BRAKES/ACCELERATOR OR BY TURNING OFF SWITCH. HUSBAND PULLED UP EMGERENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE, AFTER BRAKES FAILED, WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL AND HIT SIDE OF BRIDGE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED. *AK

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