NHTSA Complaint #878201 — 2001 VOLVO S40

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	878201
Vehicle	2001 VOLVO S40
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	January 11, 2001
Date Filed	January 16, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF. CONSUMER HIT A TELEPHONE POLE WHILE TRYING TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK

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