NHTSA Complaint #837302 — 1996 BUICK REGAL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	837302
Vehicle	1996 BUICK REGAL
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date Filed	April 30, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, WHILE TRYINGTO PLACE VEHICLE IN PARK, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHOOT INTO THE GARAGE AND HIT A BOAT WHICH STOPPED VEHICLE, BUT IT WAS STILL IDLING. CONSUMER HAD TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

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