NHTSA Complaint #869340 — 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	869340
Vehicle	2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Date Filed	September 1, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 20-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN REGARDLESS OF BRAKING BY THE DRIVER. OIL PAN FAILURE WAS FOUND OUT TO BE THE CAUSE. *YH

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