NHTSA Complaint #890351 — 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	890351
Vehicle	1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	June 8, 2001
Date Filed	June 13, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. WHEN STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL TO REDUCE SPEED BRAKES DID NOT WORK.*AK

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