NHTSA Complaint #836298 — 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 836298 |
| Vehicle | 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, VEHICLE ACCELERATED BETWEEN 120 MPH AND140 MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO APPLY THE BRAKES WHICH DIDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK
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