NHTSA Complaint #893270 — 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 893270 |
| Vehicle | 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
WHILE IN DRIVEWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED TO 30-40 MPH IN A SHORT DISTANCE WITH FOOT STILL ON BRAKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE. PRIOR TO INCIDENT CONSUMER SMELLED WIRES BURNING. *AK
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