NHTSA Complaint #878956 — 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	878956
Vehicle	1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Date of Incident	January 22, 2001
Date Filed	January 24, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHILE TRAVELLING ABOUT 65-70MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED TO AROUND 78 MPH. ENGINE REVVED, ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO FLOOR, CONSUMER COULD NOT SLOW VEHICLE DOWN, FINALLY SHUT OFF IGNITION. CHRYSLER SAID THAT A VEHICLE WITH THAT MANY MILES THAT COULD HAPPEN.*AK

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